Synonyms:
shape, form, configuration, contour, conformation
Meaning: any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes"
Synonyms:
shape, form
Meaning: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
Synonyms:
human_body, physical_body, material_body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh
Meaning: alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
Synonyms:
shape, embodiment
Meaning: a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"
Synonyms:
form, shape, cast
Meaning: the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"
Synonyms:
condition, shape
Meaning: the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate
Meaning: shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
Synonyms:
shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
Meaning: make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
Synonyms:
shape, form
Meaning: give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
Usage examples
"Considering her shape, she's fine.
Slowly her dazed thoughts were taking shape.
"Nothing in the shape of any foreign compound?
"The shape doesn't make a thing honest, does it?"
The very shape of it is a contradiction in terms."
I ought to tell you that she has changed her shape.
I could see nothing in the shape of a murdered man.
Cats are, as a rule, averse to water in every shape.
She made the shape of a man and placed it in David's bed.
A shape of horror was rising out of the deep to engorge him.