Shape synonyms
shāp
Category:
Part of speech:
Outward appearance or aspect; semblance.
(Gram.) A characteristic of verbs, expressed in some languages by inflection, indicating the nature of an action as being completed or single (called perfective or nonprogressive aspect), or as being uncompleted, repeated, or habitual (called imperfective or progressive aspect); also, an analytic category based on this characteristic
(Comput.) The way in which a computer and peripheral equipment are interconnected and programmed to operate as a system
A usually repeating artistic or decorative design:
An open structure or rim for encasing, holding, or bordering:
The definition of an apparition is an unusual sight or the shadowy image of someone who has died.
Dark shadows gathering at dusk:
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Having a pleasing or graceful shape or form; well-proportioned
The ghost of a dead person.
Social position or rank.
physical state
Condition
Physical and mental well-being; freedom from disease, pain, or defect; normalcy of physical and mental functions; soundness
The state or condition of being fit; suitability or appropriateness.
lack of fitness. See syn. study at form.form
Condition
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To form (something) out of a fluid or plastic material:
To calculate astrologically:
(Archaic) To adapt, as to a purpose or an occasion.
To grow or come to be:
(Geom.) To change the form of (a surface); esp., to flatten out (a curved surface)
To take shape
appearance (related)
The way things seem to be
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form (related)
The way in which a thing exists, acts, or manifests itself:
grow (related)
To develop and reach maturity.
make (related)
(Intransitive, colloquial) To proceed (in a direction).
(Of a woman) Having shapely and voluptuous curves; curvy.
Determining (deciding) something.
Like or suggesting sculpture: shapely, statuelike, etc.
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Suggestive of a statue, as in proportion, grace, or dignity; stately.
Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations
The structure or outline of an item or entity, determined by the arrangement of its parts.
(Geometry) A geometric figure of arcs and line segments that is drawable with a straightedge and compass.
The definition of a format is an arrangement or plan for something written, printed or recorded.
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Plural form of lineament
A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
(Countable) a specific space or field in which users can provide various types of personal information in software or Internet systems
The definition of a silhouette is the outline or general shape of an object.
To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation:
The definition of adjust means to change something to a better fit or to be more usable.
To cause something to happen or make plans for something to happen:
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To interpret or apply (a rule) in a way calculated to gain a desired end
To develop or give form to according to a plan or process; create:
To work something with a chisel.
(US, colleges) To put under conditions; to require to pass a new examination or to make up a specified study, as a condition of remaining in one's class or in college.
To be or act in accord with a set of standards, expectations, or specifications:
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To shape or mold to conform to the contour of something
To think up; devise; scheme; plan
Design is defined as to prepare or plan something.
To establish or ascertain definitely, as after consideration, investigation, or calculation:
(Intransitive, archaic) To form a scheme; to lay a plan; to contrive; to consider.
To form by art and labor; to manufacture; to produce; as, to fabricate computer chips.
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make something, usually for a specific function
(Computing) To create a complete backup copy of a file system or other entity.
To have an appearance of conformity with:
To model is to create a representation or copy of something, often on a smaller scale, or to base your method of behavior on another person or procedure.
To give an order or orders; request that something be done or supplied.
make something, usually for a specific function
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To formulate a scheme or program for the accomplishment, enactment, or attainment of:
(Intransitive) to pretend to have an opinion or a conviction
To control, direct, or govern according to a rule, principle, or system; specif., to impose a body of regulations on a particular industry, type of business, etc.
To give structure to; to arrange.
To use a tool or tools
To cut (something) down to the required size or shape
destroy (antonym)
To put to death; kill:
To put together.
To build or form (something) by assembling parts.
To give form or shape to, especially by means of careful effort:
To work (raw or partly wrought materials) into suitable forms for use.
(Econ.) To create (anything having exchange value)
To make up the whole; to constitute.
To construct or arrange in a certain way
alternative names for the body of a human being
alternative names for the body of a human being
The entire body of an organism, exclusive of the germ cells.
The dissecting of an animal or plant in order to determine the position, structure, etc. of its parts
(Slang) The body or figure, esp. of a woman
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
The definition of an embodiment is a visible or tangible form or a concrete example of an idea or concept.
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe
To exert or have influence on; have an effect on the nature, behavior, development, action, or thought of
To use or manipulate to one's advantage.
texture (related)
sculpt (related)
geometric (related)
patterning (related)
elongate (related)
in-shape (related)
reshape (related)
colour (related)
three-dimensional (related)
A postage stamp.
make something, usually for a specific function
alternative names for the body of a human being
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