Synonyms for form

Noun

1. form, word form, signifier, descriptor, word

usage: the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something; "the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached"

2. kind, sort, form, variety, category

usage: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"

3. form, shape, pattern, structure

usage: a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

4. shape, form, configuration, contour, conformation, spatial property, spatiality

usage: any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke"

5. human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh, body, organic structure, physical structure

usage: alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

6. shape, form, attribute

usage: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

7. form, shape, cast, appearance, visual aspect

usage: the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"

8. phase, form, state of matter, state

usage: (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary; "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system"

9. form, document, written document, papers

usage: a printed document with spaces in which to write; "he filled out his tax form"

10. form, variant, strain, var., taxonomic group, taxonomic category, taxon

usage: (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups; "a new strain of microorganisms"

11. form, writing style, literary genre, genre

usage: an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse; "the essay was in the form of a dialogue"; "he first sketches the plot in outline form"

12. form, manner, mode, style, way, fashion

usage: a particular mode in which something is manifested; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"

13. class, form, grade, gathering, assemblage

usage: a body of students who are taught together; "early morning classes are always sleepy"

14. form, ability

usage: an ability to perform well; "he was at the top of his form"; "the team was off form last night"

15. mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin, form, dummy

usage: a life-size dummy used to display clothes

16. form, mold, mould, cast

usage: a mold for setting concrete; "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"

Verb

1. form, constitute, make, constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be

usage: to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction"

2. form, organize, organise, make, create

usage: create (as an entity); "social groups form everywhere"; "They formed a company"

3. form, take form, take shape, spring, become

usage: develop into a distinctive entity; "our plans began to take shape"

4. shape, form, change, alter, modify

usage: give a shape or form to; "shape the dough"

5. shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge, create from raw material, create from raw stuff

usage: make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the riceballs carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"

6. imprint, form, influence, act upon, work

usage: establish or impress firmly in the mind; "We imprint our ideas onto our children"

7. form, change, alter, modify

usage: give shape to; "form the clay into a head"