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Prepositions with nouns

Arrangement with different prepositions

Arrangement combines with several prepositions depending on meaning. Some combinations describe plans, while others describe relationships or methods.

Quick answer

Which prepositions are used with arrangement?

The noun arrangement commonly appears with for, with, between, and about. Expressions such as arrangement of something are also standard when describing structure or organisation. By arrangement is idiomatic in formal English. In arrangement and to arrangement are generally not standard combinations when arrangement is the main noun.

We made an arrangement for transport.
They reached an arrangement with the supplier.
The seating arrangement of the hall looked elegant.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
arrangement for + purpose/person

Showing what the plan provides

Use arrangement for when talking about services, events, travel, or support prepared for someone.

She confirmed the arrangement for the conference guests.
They discussed an arrangement for child care.
2
arrangement with + person/company

Showing who agrees to the plan

Use arrangement with to refer to an agreement involving another person or organisation.

We have an arrangement with a local taxi company.
3
arrangement between + groups

Describing a mutual agreement

Use arrangement between when two or more sides are involved equally.

The trade arrangement between the two countries lasted years.
4
by arrangement

Explaining how something is organised

By arrangement is a fixed formal phrase meaning that something happens through a special agreement.

by arrangement only
5
arrangement of + things

Describing structure or organisation

Use arrangement of to describe how objects, ideas, or parts are organised.

The arrangement of furniture created more space.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
arrangement for
They made an arrangement for extra seating.
a plan or provision for a purpose
arrangement with
She has an arrangement with her neighbour.
an agreement involving another party
arrangement of
The arrangement of files was confusing.
the way things are organised
by arrangement
Visits are possible by arrangement.
through prior agreement or planning
in arrangement / to arrangement
These combinations are not standard with arrangement as the main noun.
usually avoided unless in is part of another phrase such as in the arrangement

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using to after arrangement

Arrangement is not normally followed by to to show purpose or agreement.

✕ an arrangement to transport ✓ an arrangement for transport

Using in arrangement as a fixed phrase

In arrangement is not an established combination for this noun.

✕ We met in arrangement with them. ✓ We met by arrangement with them.

Confusing arrangement for and arrangement with

Use for for the purpose and with for the other party.

✕ an arrangement with childcare ✓ an arrangement for childcare

Omitting the article before singular arrangement

Singular countable uses usually need a or the.

✕ We reached arrangement with them. ✓ We reached an arrangement with them.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. They made an arrangement ___ temporary housing.
2. We have an arrangement ___ the landlord.
3. Visits are available ___ arrangement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is arrangement for correct?

Yes. Arrangement for is common when talking about plans, services, or provisions.

Can I say arrangement with someone?

Yes. Use arrangement with for agreements involving another person or organisation.

Is in arrangement standard English?

Not usually. Native speakers normally use arrangement for, arrangement with, arrangement between, or by arrangement instead.

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