arrayed

/əˈreɪd/
verb
  1. Past tense of array: to dress or clothe someone, especially in fine garments.
    • She arrayed herself in her finest dress for the ceremony.
    • The stylist arrayed the models in designer outfits for the show.
    • He arrayed the children in warm coats before the snowstorm.
  2. Past tense of array: to arrange or set out in an orderly or impressive way.
    • The general arrayed his troops along the ridge.
    • The chef arrayed the dishes on the buffet with great care.
    • She arrayed the flowers in a beautiful pattern on the table.
adjective
  1. Dressed or clothed in a particular way, often finely or elaborately.
    • The queen was arrayed in a magnificent robe of gold and silk.
    • The guests were arrayed in elegant gowns and tuxedos for the gala.
    • The dancers were arrayed in colorful costumes for the parade.
  2. Arranged or placed in an orderly or impressive formation.
    • The soldiers were arrayed in neat rows on the training field.
    • The exhibits were arrayed in chronological order in the museum.
    • The books were arrayed on the shelf by height and color.
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