SHAPING Synonyms

• the act of creating something by casting it in a mold

• a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• sculpture produced by molding

• a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied

• an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

• 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

• 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

• the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

• a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

• a perceptual structure

• any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

• alternative names for the body of a human being

• the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

• the visual appearance of something or someone

• a printed document with spaces in which to write

• (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

• an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse

• a particular mode in which something is manifested

• (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary

• a body of students who are taught together

• an ability to perform well

• a life-size dummy used to display clothes

• a mold for setting concrete

• create (as an entity)

• to compose or represent

• develop into a distinctive entity

• give shape or form to

• make something, usually for a specific function

• establish or impress firmly in the mind

• assume a form or shape

• the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

• a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

• a perceptual structure

• any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

• alternative names for the body of a human being

• the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

• the visual appearance of something or someone

• a printed document with spaces in which to write

• (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

• an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse

• a particular mode in which something is manifested

• (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary

• a body of students who are taught together

• an ability to perform well

• a life-size dummy used to display clothes

• a mold for setting concrete

• create (as an entity)

• to compose or represent

• develop into a distinctive entity

• give shape or form to

• make something, usually for a specific function

• establish or impress firmly in the mind

• assume a form or shape

• the distinctive form in which a thing is made

• container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

• loose soil rich in organic matter

• the process of becoming mildewed

• a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter

• a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold

• a distinctive nature, character, or type

• sculpture produced by molding

• form in clay, wax, etc

• become moldy; spoil due to humidity

• form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

• make something, usually for a specific function

• fit tightly, follow the contours of

• shape or influence; give direction to

• the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals

• alternative names for the body of a human being

• a detailed analysis

• constitution of the human body

• alternative names for the body of a human being

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• a state at a particular time

• an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else

• a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing

• information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

• the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

• an illness, disease, or other medical problem

• (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement

• the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition

• establish a conditioned response

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

• put into a better state

• apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny

• an arrangement of parts or elements

• any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

• a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing

• any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

• acting according to certain accepted standards

• a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height

• any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

• a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure

• form the contours of

• establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

• shape or influence; give direction to

• fix conclusively or authoritatively

• decide upon or fix definitely

• reach, make, or come to a decision about something

• fix in scope; fix the boundaries of

• settle conclusively; come to terms

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

• a new personification of a familiar idea

• a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

• giving concrete form to an abstract concept

• a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

• alternative names for the body of a human being

• one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

• a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)

• a well-known or notable person

• a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

• an amount of money expressed numerically

• the impression produced by a person

• the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

• language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

• a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground

• a decorative or artistic work

• a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating

• judge to be probable

• be or play a part of or in

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• make a mathematical calculation or computation

• understand

• the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

• alternative names for the body of a human being

• a soft moist part of a fruit

• remove adhering flesh from (hides) when preparing leather manufacture

• furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping

• a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering

• create by hammering

• make a copy of with the intent to deceive

• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

• move ahead steadily

• move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy

• make something, usually for a specific function

• make out of components (often in an improvising manner)