formed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb create (as an entity)
   organize; organise; form.
   
   • social groups form everywhere
   • They formed a company
2. verb to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
   constitute; make; form.
   
   • The branches made a roof
   • This makes a fine introduction
3. verb develop into a distinctive entity
   spring; take shape; form; take form.
   
   • our plans began to take shape
4. verb give shape or form to
   shape; form.
   
   • shape the dough
   • form the young child's character
5. verb make something, usually for a specific function
   mould; form; work; shape; forge; mold.
   
   • She molded the rice balls carefully
   • Form cylinders from the dough
   • shape a figure
   • Work the metal into a sword
6. verb establish or impress firmly in the mind
   imprint; form.
   
   • We imprint our ideas onto our children
7. verb assume a form or shape
   form.
   
   • the water formed little beads
8. adjective having or given a form or shape
   

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