FORMING Synonyms
There are 47 hypernyms of the word forming. (close relations)
Definition of FORMING
Best Alternative Words for FORMING
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building | nounn | |||||||
noun • a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place • the act of constructing something • the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones • the occupants of a building | ||||||||
developing | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible adjective satellite • relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply | ||||||||
fashioning | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act that results in something coming to be | ||||||||
making | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act that results in something coming to be • an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something • (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something | ||||||||
shaping | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any process serving to define the shape of something • the act of fabricating something in a particular shape adjective satellite • forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning | ||||||||
constructing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances verb • make by combining materials and parts • put together out of artificial or natural components or parts • draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions • create by linking linguistic units • create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts • reassemble mentally | ||||||||
creating | verbv | |||||||
verb • make or cause to be or to become • bring into existence • pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity • invest with a new title, office, or rank • create by artistic means • create or manufacture a man-made product | ||||||||
producing | verbv | |||||||
noun • fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market verb • bring forth or yield • create or manufacture a man-made product • cause to happen, occur or exist • bring out for display • cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques • bring onto the market or release • come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | ||||||||
shape | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) • the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe • the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance • alternative names for the body of a human being • a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept • the visual appearance of something or someone • the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') • a perceptual structure verb • shape or influence; give direction to • make something, usually for a specific function • give shape or form to | ||||||||
take form | verbv | |||||||
verb • develop into a distinctive entity | ||||||||
take shape | verbv | |||||||
verb • develop into a distinctive entity | ||||||||
anatomy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals • alternative names for the body of a human being • a detailed analysis | ||||||||
build | verbv | |||||||
noun • constitution of the human body • alternative names for the body of a human being verb • make by combining materials and parts • form or accumulate steadily • build or establish something abstract • improve the cleansing action of • order, supervise, or finance the construction of • give form to, according to a plan • be engaged in building • found or ground • bolster or strengthen • develop and grow | ||||||||
cast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the actors in a play • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens • the distinctive form in which a thing is made • the visual appearance of something or someone • bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal • object formed by a mold • the act of throwing dice • the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel • a violent throw verb • put or send forth • deposit • select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet • throw forcefully • assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold • to remove • choose at random • formulate in a particular style or language • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
chassis | nounn | |||||||
noun • alternative names for the body of a human being • a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device • the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor | ||||||||
class | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection of things sharing a common attribute • a body of students who are taught together • people having the same social, economic, or educational status • education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings • a league ranked by quality • a body of students who graduate together • (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders • elegance in dress or behavior verb • arrange or order by classes or categories | ||||||||
compose | verbv | |||||||
verb • form the substance of • write music • produce a literary work • put together out of existing material • calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet • make up plans or basic details for | ||||||||
configuration | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an arrangement of parts or elements • any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) | ||||||||
conformation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing • any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) • acting according to certain accepted standards | ||||||||
constitute | verbv | |||||||
verb • form or compose • create and charge with a task or function • to compose or represent • set up or lay the groundwork for | ||||||||