shape
/ʃeɪp/
verb
- To give a particular form or outline to something.
- The potter shaped the clay into a vase.
- He used a knife to shape the wood into a bird.
- She shaped the dough into small balls.
- To influence or determine the development or character of something.
- Technology is shaping the way we communicate.
- The teacher helped shape the students' understanding of history.
- Her childhood experiences shaped her worldview.
noun
- The form or outline of an object, as opposed to its color, material, or size.
- She drew a heart shape on the card.
- The table has a rectangular shape.
- The shape of the cloud looked like a rabbit.
- Physical condition or fitness, especially of a person's body.
- He is in great shape after months of training.
- Yoga helps me stay in shape.
- She needs to get back into shape before the marathon.
- The specific form, structure, or character of something.
- The project is finally taking shape.
- The shape of the argument changed after new evidence appeared.
- We need to discuss the shape of the new policy.