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shape
noun(shape)
the visual appearance of something or someone
Synonyms: cast, form,
shape
noun(shape)
a perceptual structure
Synonyms: form, pattern,
shape
verb(shape)
make something, usually for a specific function
Synonyms: forge, form, mold, mould, work,
Examples:
Shape a figure.
shape
noun(shape)
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
Synonyms: embodiment,
shape
noun(shape)
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Synonyms: configuration, conformation, contour, form,
Examples:
He could barely make out their shapes.
shape
noun(shape)
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
Synonyms: condition,
shape
verb(shape)
shape or influence; give direction to
Synonyms: determine, influence, mold, regulate,
shape
noun(shape)
alternative names for the body of a human being
Synonyms: anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, soma,
shape
noun(shape)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
Synonyms: form,
Examples:
Geometry is the mathematical science of shape.
shape
noun(shape)
the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe
Synonyms: supreme headquarters allied powers europe,
shape
verb(shape)
give shape or form to
Synonyms: form,
Examples:
Shape the dough.

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