assort

verb

as·​sort ə-ˈsȯrt 

assorted; assorting; assorts

transitive verb

1

: to distribute into groups of a like kind : classify

2

: to supply with an assortment (as of goods)

intransitive verb

1

: to agree in kind : harmonize

2

: to keep company : associate

assorter noun

Synonyms

• break down
• categorize
• class
• classify
• codify
• compartment
• compartmentalize
• digest
• distinguish
• distribute
• grade
• group
• peg
• place
• range
• rank
• relegate
• separate
• sort
• type

Examples of assort in a Sentence

assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin

somewhat surprisingly, the collection of ancient Egyptian art assorts rather well with the museum's modern design

Recent Examples on the Web

Oz may care about Victor and assorted other people here and there, but Sofia has genuinely done nothing wrong. —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024

Depending on the time of year, Jupiter, Venus, assorted double stars, clusters, and nebulae might be visible from Griffith Observatory. —Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2024

His new neighbors were beatniks, tweedy anarchists and assorted other young people on holiday from families and careers. —Alex Traub, New York Times, 24 May 2024

The long-running CBS series follows the lives and trials of a police commissioner (Tom Selleck) and his family of cops, lawyers, and assorted do-gooders. —Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle French assortir, from a- (from Latin ad-) + sorte sort

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

assort

verb

as·​sort ə-ˈsȯ(ə)rt 

: to sort into groups