verb shape or influence.
— synonyms: determine, mold, influence, regulate
verb make something, usually for a specific function.
— synonyms: form, work, mold, mould, forge
verb give shape or form to.
— synonyms: form
noun any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline).
— synonyms: form, configuration, contour, conformation
noun the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance.
— synonyms: form
noun alternative names for the body of a human being.
— synonyms: human_body, physical_body, material_body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy
noun a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept.
— synonyms: embodiment
noun the visual appearance of something or someone.
— synonyms: form, cast
noun the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape').
— synonyms: condition
noun the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe.
— synonyms: Supreme_Headquarters_Allied_Powers_Europe
noun a perceptual structure.
— synonyms: form, pattern
Examples
“The used bookshop wouldn't offer much due to the poor shape of the book.”
“The vet checked to see what kind of shape the animal was in.”