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Meaning of the word forms in English

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forms

Noun

1.

the visible shape or configuration of something.

Example:
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the form, color, and texture of the tree
Synonym:
shape configuration formation conformation structure construction arrangement disposition appearance exterior contours lines outline silhouette profile design format cut pattern mold
2.

a particular way in which a thing exists or appears; a manifestation.

Example:
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her obsession has taken the form of compulsive exercise
Synonym:
manifestation appearance embodiment incarnation semblance shape guise character description expression

Verb

1.

bring together parts or combine to create (something).

Example:
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the company was formed in 1982
Synonym:
set up devise establish found launch float create organize institute start begin initiate bring about inaugurate arrange draw up line up assemble sort order range array dispose marshal deploy gather group place position rank grade
Antonym:
abolish dissolve
2.

make or fashion into a certain shape or form.

Example:
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form the dough into balls
Synonym:
make fashion shape model mold forge found cast sculpt hew carve construct build manufacture fabricate assemble put together create produce concoct devise contrive frame
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