marshaled
Translation
to arrange, to organize, to assemble, to guide
Examples
He marshaled his thoughts before speaking.
He marshalled his thoughts before speaking.
The general marshaled his troops for the attack.
The general marshalled his troops for the attack.
The attendant marshaled the guests into the hall.
The attendant marshalled the guests into the hall.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to arrange or organize (sth.) He marshaled his thoughts.
((sb./sth.)) ((into/to sth.)) to guide (sb./sth.) somewhere The attendant marshaled the guests into the hall.
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Etymology
From Old French 'mareschal' (farrier, commander), from Germanic roots meaning 'horse-servant'. The meaning evolved from tending horses to commanding cavalry, then to organizing in general.
Memory Tips
Think of a parade marshal organizing all the floats and bands in the correct order.