assort

verb

as·​sort ə-ˈsȯrt How to pronounce assort (audio)
assorted; assorting; assorts

transitive verb

1
: to distribute into groups of a like kind : classify
2
: to supply with an assortment (as of goods)

intransitive verb

1
: to agree in kind : harmonize
2
: to keep company : associate
assorter noun

Examples of assort in a Sentence

assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin somewhat surprisingly, the collection of ancient Egyptian art assorts rather well with the museum's modern design
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Design: Comprehensive Interface Options The D1 Pro is a complete lock assembly containing interior and exterior escutcheons, a deadbolt latch and strike plate, assorted mounting hardware, a pair of keys, a battery pack, a drilling template, and a user manual. PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024 But insects remain, as the title suggests, front and center in an inventive, enchanting, if a little unsettling, look at how a bunch of bugs (and one frog) celebrate Christmas that climaxes with Santa, a grasshopper, and assorted other bugs skating on a frozen lake. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024 The offbeat setting and the unusual curatorial style, with sculptures assorted around piled boxes of hosiery, acted as a creative means of showing the work of young artists during a time when many New York galleries are closing. The Artnews Awards Jury, ARTnews.com, 4 Dec. 2024 Beloved by millions, and a baffling structure of seemingly endless movies and assorted other media to millions more. Barry Levitt, Vulture, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for assort 

Word History

Etymology

Middle French assortir, from a- (from Latin ad-) + sorte sort

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of assort was in the 15th century

Cite this Entry

“Assort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assort. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

assort

verb
as·​sort ə-ˈsȯ(ə)rt How to pronounce assort (audio)
: to sort into groups

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