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Pronunciation : As*sort"
Part of Speech : v. t. [imp. & p. p. Assorted; p. pr. & vb. n. Assorting.]
Etymology : [F. assortir; (L. ad) + sortir to cast or draw lots, to obtain by lot, L. sortiri, fr. sors, sortis, lot. See Sort.]
Definition : 1. To separate and distribute into classes, as things of a like kind, nature, or quality, or which are suited to a like purpose; to classify; as, to assort goods.

Note: [Rarely applied to persons.] They appear . . . no ways assorted to those with whom they must associate. Burke.

2. To furnish with, or make up of, various sorts or a variety of goods; as, to assort a cargo.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : As*sort"
Part of Speech : v. i.
Definition : Defn: To agree; to be in accordance; to be adapted; to suit; to fall into a class or place. Mitford.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913