English Dictionary
Definition shape in British English
shape
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[transitive]
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ʃeɪp/
Example
His generation firmly believed they could shape the future.
Example
Research findings are often used to shape Government policy.
Example
We have all been shaped by our past experiences.
2
to form something into a particular shape
Example
The blacksmith shapes farm tools on his anvil.
