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shape / SHAPE > 11 senses
NOUN1shape, form, configuration, contour, conformationAny spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
2shape, formThe spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
3shape, human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, bod, chassis, frame, form, fleshAlternative names for the body of a human being
4shape, embodimentA concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
5shape, form, castThe visual appearance of something or someone
6shape, conditionThe state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
7SHAPE, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeThe supremem headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe
8shape, form, patternA perceptual structure
VERB1shape, determine, mold, influence, regulateShape or influence
2shape, form, work, mold, mould, forgeMake something, usually for a specific function
3shape, formGive a shape or form to
shape / SHAPE > pronunciation
Soundsshey'p
Rhymesagape, ape, audiotape, and 16 more rhymes in eyp at the HyperDic website...
shape > noun 1, attribute
MeaningAny spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline).
Examples"he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke"
Synonymsform, configuration, contour, conformation
Attributesstraight; crooked
Narrowersharpness, keenness; dullness, dulness, bluntness; topography; lobularity; concavity, concaveness; convexity, convexness; angularity; narrowing; curvature, curve; roundness; straightness; crookedness; stratification
Broaderspatial property, spatiality
Verbsshape
shape > noun 2, Tops
MeaningThe spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance.
Examples"geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
Synonymsform
Narrowersolid; plane, sheet; natural shape; flare, flair; figure; line; angular shape, angularity; round shape; distorted shape, distortion; amorphous shape; connection, connexion, link; circle; square; triangle; column, tower, pillar
Broaderattribute
Adjectivesshaped
shape > noun 3, body
MeaningAlternative names for the body of a human being.
Synonymshuman body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh
Part ofperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul; homo, man, human being, human
Narrowerperson; juvenile body; adult body; male body; female body
Broaderbody, organic structure, physical structure
shape > noun 4, cognition
MeaningA concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept.
Synonymsembodiment
Broaderconcretism, concrete representation
Verbsshape
shape > noun 5, attribute
MeaningThe visual appearance of something or someone.
Synonymsform, cast
Broaderappearance, visual aspect
Verbsshape; shape
shape > noun 6, state
MeaningThe state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape').
Synonymscondition
Narrowerfitness, physical fitness, good shape, good condition
Broadergood health, healthiness
SHAPE > noun 7, group
MeaningThe supremem headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe.
SynonymsSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
Part ofNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO
Broaderhigh command, supreme headquarters
shape > noun 8, cognition
MeaningA perceptual structure.
Synonymsform, pattern
Part ofpercept, perception, perceptual experience
Narrowerfractal; gestalt; mosaic; strand
Broaderstructure
Verbsshape
shape > verb 1, cognition
MeaningShape or influence. Give direction to.
PatternSomething ----s something; Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
Synonymsdetermine, mold, influence, regulate
Narrowerdispose, incline; indispose, disincline; miscreate; carry weight; decide; reshape; time; index; pace; predetermine
Broadercause, do, make
Nounsshaping; shape; shape
shape > verb 2, creation
MeaningMake something, usually for a specific function.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"shape a figure"
Synonymsform, work, mold, mould, forge
Narrowercarve; swage, upset; chip; machine; stamp; puddle; beat; preform; preform; mound; hill; roughcast; reshape, remold; sinter; cast, mold, mould; throw; handbuild, hand-build, coil; sculpt, sculpture; model, mold, mould
Broadercreate from raw material, create from raw stuff
Similar towork, work on, process
Nounsshaper; shaping; shape
shape > verb 3, change
MeaningGive a shape or form to.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"shape the dough"
Synonymsform
Narrowerindividuate; tie; terrace; fork; tabulate; dimension; roll; draw; strike; crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalize; twist; culminate; granulate, grain; sliver; ridge; plume; round, round out, round off; scallop, scollop; square, square up; dish; fit; flatten; deform, distort, strain; blow; block; block; cup; encircle, circle
Broaderchange, alter, modify
Nounsshaper; shape; shaper; shape

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