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Definition form in British English

form verb

verb
/fɔː(r)m/
1

to make something exist or develop

Example

A change in temperature may make moisture form on the windows.

Example

A smile formed on his lips.

Example

A plan began to form in her mind.

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
1.1

to make something start to exist or develop

Example

She formed a deep attachment to the child.

Example

The valley was formed by erosion.

Example

He has been with the club since it was first formed in 1972.

Example

The interview will give you a chance to form an impression of the company.

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
2

to move together to create a particular shape

Example

The boys and girls formed a line behind their teacher.

Example

A dozen or so armed guards formed a ring around the exit.

Synonyms and related words
shape reshape form
2.1

to make something into a particular shape

Example

Roll the clay between your hands and form it into a ball.

Synonyms and related words
shape reshape form
3

to be something, or to be the parts that something consists of

Example

Fieldwork forms an important part of the course.

Example

Mountains form a natural barrier that keeps invaders out.

Example

Land ownership formed the basis of their wealth and power.

Synonyms and related words
appear be become
4

to influence the development of something

Example

Her character was largely formed by the loss of her family in the war.

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
5

to make one of the parts of a verb or other word that has several different parts

Example

You normally add '-ing' to form the present participle of English verbs.

Synonyms and related words
affix affixation anaphora
Definition form in British English

Related Words

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