simple past tense and past participle of arrange
"She arranged the flowers in a vase before the party started."
In plain English: To arrange something means to organize it so everything is ready and in order for when you need it.
"She arranged all her books on the shelf by size."
Having the match decided by someone other than the couple being married.
"The marriage was arranged by their parents, who selected a partner from a distant village without consulting either of them."
In plain English: Arranged means something has been planned and organized by someone else before you do anything about it.
"The furniture in her new apartment was arranged to make the small room feel more spacious."
Usage: Use this adjective specifically to describe marriages where an external party, such as parents or a matchmaker, selected the partners rather than the individuals themselves. It is often paired with "marriage" in contexts discussing traditional customs versus modern dating choices.