Form (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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- Hill
- Mould
- Roughcast
- Cast
- Preform
- Throw
- Chip
- Stamp
- Beat
- Machine
- Layer
- Mound
- Model
- Swage
- Coil
- Reshape
- Handbuild
- Cut Out
- Puddle
- Sculpt
- Sinter
- Carve
- Grind
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Meaning 2
Assume a form or shape; "the water formed little beads".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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- Strain
- Square
- Twist
- Strike
- Plume
- Crystalize
- Blow
- Individuate
- Scallop
- Cup
- Dimension
- Deform
- Tie
- Fit
- Turn
- Tabulate
- Dish
- Crystalise
- Terrace
- Draw
- Block
- Roll
- Round Off
- Sliver
- Round
- Flatten
- Fork
- Ridge
- Encircle
- Crystallize
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Meaning 4
Create (as an entity); "social groups form everywhere"; "They formed a company".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The researchers form a team to tackle the complex problem.
- These musicians formed a band while attending high school together.
- Fog usually forms after a cold night near a body of water.
- Storm clouds can form rapidly in warm weather conditions.
- Artists from the community will form a collective to promote local talent.
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Meaning 5
Develop into a distinctive entity; "our plans began to take shape".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 6
To compose or represent; "This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 7
Establish or impress firmly in the mind; "We imprint our ideas onto our children".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.