(of a place, substance, or scientific phenomenon) To have been the first to find or observe
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Having been shaped or formed in some manner
“During the first stage, the primary concrete structure is formed, during the second stage, the formed structure slowly grows and compacts.”
Having been established or set up
Having been formed or crafted
Made or manufactured, especially by chemical synthesis
That has been created or made
Having knowledge of a fact or area
Carried out using a planned, ordered procedure
To have set up on a long-term basis
To have served as a finishing touch to
To have created or formed something
“Add a couple of tablespoons of cold water and bring together to form a firm dough.”
(of a place, substance, or scientific phenomenon) To have been the first to find or observe
To have acquired something, usually over a period of time
“The horse may form bad habits which are destructive to itself.”
To have constituted or amounted to
“The city formed a natural meeting point for traders and adventurers.”
To have determined or dictated
To be given birth to
To have formulated in one's mind
Past tense for to gradually appear or develop
“It is caused when blood clots form in deep veins in the legs, moving to block the blood vessels of vital organs.”
Past tense for to train or mold by instruction or example
“Our school uses traditional teaching techniques to form the character of our students.”
Past tense for to give shape to or take shape, esp. a particular shape
“His men formed themselves into an arrowhead.”
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