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shape noun appearance, build, cast, color, condition, configuration, contour, criterion, cut, fashion, feature, features, figure, form, frame, guise, image, impression, likeness, look, manner, mien, mode, mold, motif, organization, outline, pattern, physique, presence, profile, seeming, semblance, state, style, turn

shape verb adapt, carve, compose, conform, create, delineate, design, devise, fashion, figure, form, formalize, formulate, frame, influence, make, manufacture, model, mold, pattern, produce, sculpture, style, tailor
Associated concepts: shaping of a claim, shaping of a defense

See also: appearance, arrangement, body, build, color, complexion, compose, composition, condition, configuration, create, criterion, delineate, delineation, devise, dimension, fabricate, feature, forge, form, formalize, formulate, frame, influence, invent, make, manifestation, militate, mode, motif, organization, pattern, phenomenon, posture, produce, situation, specter, state, structure, style, vision

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