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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 |
adjective + (n.)frame
bony,
bottom,
carved,
compact,
empty,
external,
gilded,
internal,
lanky,
lean,
light,
lightweight,
muscular,
narrative,
narrow,
oval,
painted,
petite,
rear,
rectangular,
rigid,
slender,
slight,
slim,
square,
stiff,
structural,
sturdy,
tall,
thin,
wooden
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verb + (n.)frame
assemble, attach, construct, enter, exit, fasten, fill, fit, fold, freeze, hang, highlight, lean, mount
(n.)frame
+ verb
bend, but, mold, weigh, weld
noun + (n.)frame
alloy,
aluminum,
bed,
bicycle,
bike,
brick,
canvas,
carbon,
custom,
door,
freeze,
gilt,
glass,
inch,
lens,
mat,
metal,
mirror,
picture,
plastic,
portrait,
pound,
reel,
sampling,
silver,
size,
steel,
timber,
titanium,
wheel,
wheelchair,
window,
wire,
wood
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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 |
adverb + (v.)frame
perfectly
(v.)frame
+ noun
argument, context, debate, discussion, doorway, face, issue, murder, question, rabbit, shot, sky, view, wall
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