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Relocate vs Rearrange - What's the difference?

relocate | rearrange |

In transitive terms the difference between relocate and rearrange

is that relocate is to move (something) from one place to another while rearrange is to change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).

relocate

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • to move (something) from one place to another.
    • We had to relocate the magazine rack because we bruised our shins on it too frequently when it was near the door.
  • to change one's domicile or place of business.
    • Alfred relocated to Colorado Springs to take advantage of the boom in the defense industry.

    rearrange

    English

    Verb

    (rearrang)
  • To change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).