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Shape

/ʃeɪp/

The status or condition of something

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📖 Definitions of "Shape"

noun

1
The status or condition of something
"The used bookshop wouldn't offer much due to the poor shape of the book."
2
Condition of personal health, especially muscular health.
"The vet checked to see what kind of shape the animal was in."
3
The appearance of something in terms of its arrangement in space, especially its outline; often a basic geometric two-dimensional figure.
"He cut a square shape out of the cake."
4
Form; formation.

verb

1
To create or make.
"Earth was shapen by God for God's folk."
2
To give something a shape and definition.
"Shape the dough into a pretzel. For my art project, I plan to shape my clay lump into a bowl."
3
To form or manipulate something into a certain shape.
4
(of a country, person, etc) To give influence to.

🔄 Synonyms of "Shape"

25 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
castverb	(physical) To move, or be moved, away.
somanoun	(biology) The body of an organism in contrast to the germ cells.
influencenoun	The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
formnoun	(heading, physical) To do with shape.
physiquenoun	The natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person.
buildverb	(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
framenoun	(transitive) To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
determineverb	To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
figurenoun	A drawing or diagram conveying information.
moldnoun	A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
fleshnoun	The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
forgeverb	To form or create with concerted effort.
conditionnoun	A state or quality.
patternnoun	Model, example.
chassisnoun	The base frame of a vehicle, such as a motor vehicle.
embodimentnoun	(countable) A physical entity typifying an abstract concept.
configurationnoun	The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;
regulateverb	To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
contournoun	An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.
anatomynoun	The science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization.
bodnoun	(slang) The body.
material bodynoun	alternative names for the body of a human being
physical bodynoun	alternative names for the body of a human being
human body	The human body is the entire structure of a human being.
mouldnoun	Commonwealth spelling of mold (“growth of tiny fungi”).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Shape"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
formnoun	(heading, physical) To do with shape.
determineverb	To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
patternnoun	Model, example.
embodimentnoun	(countable) A physical entity typifying an abstract concept.
influencenoun	The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
framenoun	The structural elements of a building or other constructed object.
configurationnoun	The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;
buildnoun	(countable) The process or period of constructing a physical object.
regulateverb	To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
conditionnoun	A state or quality.
bodnoun	(slang) The body.
figurenoun	A drawing or diagram conveying information.
physiquenoun	The natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person.
contournoun	An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.
castnoun	An act of throwing.
fleshnoun	The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
moldnoun	A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
mouldnoun	Commonwealth spelling of mold (“growth of tiny fungi”).
chassisnoun	The base frame of a vehicle, such as a motor vehicle.
forgenoun	The act of beating or working iron or steel.