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Another word for shape

shape Synonyms

shape

n.

Form
contour, aspect, configuration; see appearance 1, form 1.
An actual form
pattern, stamp, frame; see mold 1, 2.
A phantom
apparition, shade, wraith; see ghost 1.
Condition
state, physical state, health, fitness, lack of fitness. See syn. study at form.form.

out of shape

distorted, misshapen, battered; see bent, broken 1, flat 1, ruined 1, 2, twisted.

take shape

take on form, grow, grow up, fill out; see develop 1, improve 2.

shape Synonyms

shape

v.

To give shape
mold, cast, fashion; see form 1.
To take shape
become, develop, take form; see form 4, grow 2. See syn. study at make.

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Another word for shape

noun

The external outline of a thing:
cast, configuration, figure, form, pattern. See surface
A state of sound readiness:
condition, fettle, fitness, form, kilter, order, trim. See better

verb

To give form to by or as if by pressing and kneading:
form, model, mold. See surface
To create by forming, combining, or altering materials:
assemble, build, construct, fabricate, fashion, forge¹, frame, make, manufacture, mold, produce, put together. See make
To create by combining parts or elements:
build, compose, configure, form, pattern, structure. See make

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The dream took shape as it did every night.
The shape was the important aspect.
It isn't going to get any easier, so I'd better shape up.
By the end of October this kind of warfare had taken definite shape: it had become clear to all what could be ventured against the French and what could not.
A dark shape moved from the rocks while three more fanned out from the sides.

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