framed

/fɹeɪmd/

verb

  1. 1

    To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.

  2. 2

    To construct by fitting or uniting together various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.

  3. 3

    To bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.

  4. 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. 5

    Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.

  6. 6

    To position visually within a fixed boundary.

    The director frames the fishing scene very well.
  7. 7

    To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.

    How would you frame your accomplishments?
  8. 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. 9

    To wash ore with the aid of a frame.

  10. 10

    To move.

  11. 11

    To proceed; to go.

  12. 12

    To hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit).

  13. 13

    To strengthen; refresh; support.

  14. 14

    To execute; perform.

    All have sworn him an oath that they should frame his will on earth.
  15. 15

    To cause; to bring about; to produce.

  16. 16

    To profit; avail.

  17. 17

    To fit; accord.

  18. 18

    To succeed in doing or trying to do something; manage.

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