marshal — to arrange or gather together in order
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to arrange or gather together in order
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
Example Sentences
- The general marshaled his troops like a chess master arranging pieces on a board.
- She tried to marshal her thoughts, but they scattered like cats when the doorbell rang.
- The wedding marshal looked more nervous than the bride and groom combined.
marshal
VERB[/ˈmɑːrʃəl/]
to arrange or gather together in order
The general marshals his troops into perfect formation before the charge.
MARSH(swamp) + AL(all) — to save AL(all) the animals trapped in the deep MARSH(swamp), the farmer had to quickly marshal the rescue team.
Transforming the weak, partial group with strict martial arts, the master was finally able to marshal them into a perfect army.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'mareschal' meaning 'horse servant' or 'farrier,' derived from Germanic elements 'mara' (horse) and 'scalc' (servant). The word evolved to mean a high-ranking officer or official who arranges ceremonies and maintains order.
Breakdown
mar- (horse, from Germanic) + -shal (servant, from Germanic scalc) = marshal (one who arranges or commands)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The general marshaled his troops like a chess master arranging pieces on a board.”
“She tried to marshal her thoughts, but they scattered like cats when the doorbell rang.”
“The wedding marshal looked more nervous than the bride and groom combined.”
“He marshaled all his arguments for why pizza should be considered a vegetable.”
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