marshal
Translation
to marshal, to arrange, to guide, to assemble
Examples
He marshalled his thoughts before speaking.
He marshaled his thoughts before speaking.
The steward marshalled the crowds away from the stage.
The steward marshaled the crowds away from the stage.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to arrange or organize (sth.) in a methodical way. He marshaled his thoughts before speaking.
((sb./sth.)) to guide or direct (sb./sth.) to a place. The steward marshaled the crowds away from the fire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arrange, order, assemble, guide, direct
Etymology
From Old French 'mareschal' (horse-servant), from Germanic 'marh' (horse) + 'scalc' (servant).
Memory Tips
This word is also a noun for an official. A parade 'marshal' (noun) must 'marshal' (verb) the participants.