I. noun
1.
outward appearance of something as distinguished from the substance of which it is made
the carefully graded form of the curves
Synonyms: cast, configuration, conformation, figure, shape
Related Word: contour, outline, profile, silhouette; anatomy, framework, skeleton, structure; economy, organism, scheme, system
2.
conduct regulated by an external control (as custom or a formal protocol of procedure)
observing the forms of polite society
Synonyms: ceremonial, ceremony, formality, liturgy, rite, ritual
Related Word: procedure, proceeding, process; custom, habit, practice, usage; canon, law, precept, regulation, rule; method, mode; decorum, etiquette, propriety
3.
a fixed or accepted way of doing or sometimes of expressing something
good form in swimming
Synonyms: convenance, convention, usage
Related Word: fashion, manner, mode, style, way
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: make 3, construct, fabricate, fashion, forge, frame, manufacture, mold, produce, shape
Related Word: devise; create, invent; turn out; design, plan, plot, project, scheme; establish, found, organize
Contrasted words: demolish, destroy, ruin, wreck
2.
Synonyms: develop 4, acquire
3.
Synonyms: constitute 1, compose, comprise, make, make up