1. arranging or displaying things in a particular order or pattern
Usage: present participle of 'array'
2. dressing or clothing someone in fine or formal attire
Usage: present participle of 'array'; literary or formal

Examples

• The soldiers were arraying themselves in battle formation.
• She spent the morning arraying the flowers in the vase.
• The bride was arraying herself in her wedding gown.
• The chef was arraying the appetizers on the platter.
• They were arraying the merchandise in the store window.
• The general was arraying his troops for the upcoming campaign.