forming
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- IPA /ˈfɔːmɪŋ/
Noun
forming noun
- The act by which something is formed; formation.
Verb
forming verb
- To assume (a certain shape or visible structure).“When you kids form a straight line I'll hand out the lollies.”
- To give (a shape or visible structure) to a thing or person.“Roll out the dough to form a thin sheet.”
- To take shape.“When icicles start to form on the eaves you know the roads will be icy.”
- To put together or bring into being; assemble.“Paul McCartney and John Lennon formed The Beatles in Liverpool in 1960.”
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composemake upbeshapetransmogrifytake formtake shapeconfigurationbuildframepatternorganizeshapesortmakevarietyclassvariantkind
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