framed
verb
- 1
To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
- 2
To construct by fitting or uniting together various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.
- 3
To bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.
- 4
Of a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements.
“Once we finish framing the house, we'll hang tin on the roof.”
- 5
Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.
- 6
To position visually within a fixed boundary.
“The director frames the fishing scene very well.”
- 7
To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.
“How would you frame your accomplishments?”
- 8
Conspire to incriminate falsely a presumably innocent person. See frameup.
“The gun had obviously been placed in her car in an effort to frame her.”
- 9
To wash ore with the aid of a frame.
- 10
To move.
- 11
To proceed; to go.
- 12
To hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit).
- 13
To strengthen; refresh; support.
- 14
To execute; perform.
“All have sworn him an oath that they should frame his will on earth.”
- 15
To cause; to bring about; to produce.
- 16
To profit; avail.
- 17
To fit; accord.
- 18
To succeed in doing or trying to do something; manage.
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