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frame
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- pronunciation:
- freIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a supporting structure made of parts that are joined together.
a car framea house frame- synonyms:
- framework, skeleton, structure
- similar words:
- case, chassis, substructure, support, underpinning
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| definition 2: |
a rim or border that encloses.
a picture frame
- synonyms:
- casing, framework
- similar words:
- border, case, edging, margin, outline, rim
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| definition 3: |
general structure or form.
the frame of the argument- synonyms:
- framework, outline
- similar words:
- fabric, form, lay, mold, shape, skeleton, structure
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| definition 4: |
the body, esp. the human body, in regard to its build or structure; physique.
- synonyms:
- build, form, physique, skeleton
- similar words:
- figure, shape, size
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| definition 5: |
a specific state or condition, esp. mental.
frame of mind- synonyms:
- disposition, state
- similar words:
- humor, makeup, mood, outlook, spirit
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| related words: |
block, body, bracing, exterior, external, margin, matrix, mount, pattern, yoke |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
frames, framing, framed |
| definition 1: |
to put together a supporting frame for.
- synonyms:
- assemble, build, construct
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| definition 2: |
to conceive or formulate within a particular shape or for a particular purpose.
Let's frame the issues for discussion.- synonyms:
- formulate, shape
- similar words:
- conceive, draft, form, lay, map, outline, plan
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| definition 3: |
to enclose within a rim or border.
- synonyms:
- border
- similar words:
- edge, enclose, rim
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| definition 4: |
(informal) to contrive to lay blame on (someone) unjustly.
They framed the innocent man for their crime.- similar words:
- incriminate, scapegoat
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| related words: |
accuse, design, found, involve, margin, mold, mount, phrase, program, project, shape, slander |
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