2array verb
arrays; arrayed; array·ing [+ obj] formal 1 : to place (a group of things) in a particular position so that they are in order or so that they look attractive — usually used as (be) arrayed ▪ The layers consist of bricks arrayed [=arranged] in regular patterns. ▪ The table was arrayed with all sorts of delicacies. [=there were all sorts of delicacies placed attractively on the table] 2 literary : to dress (someone, especially yourself) in fine clothing
▪ She arrayed herself in rich velvets and satins. 3 : to put (soldiers) in a place or position so that they are ready to attack
▪ They arrayed [=deployed] the troops along the hilltop. — usually used as (be) arrayed ▪ The troops were arrayed along the hilltop. ▪ The general surveyed the forces arrayed against him.
▪ She arrayed herself in rich velvets and satins.
▪ They arrayed [=deployed] the troops along the hilltop. — usually used as (be) arrayed ▪ The troops were arrayed along the hilltop. ▪ The general surveyed the forces arrayed against him.
