HyperDic: take_shape

English > 1 sense of the expression take shape:
VERBstativetake shape, form, take form, springdevelop into a distinctive / distinctive entity
English > take shape: 1 sense > verb 1, stative
MeaningDevelop into a distinctive / distinctive entity.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s; Something is ----ing PP; Somebody ----s PP
Example"our plans began to take shape"
Synonymsform, take form, spring
NarrowerregenerateBe formed or shaped anew
BroaderbecomeCome into existence
Spanishconstituir, formarse, formar
Catalanconstituir, formar-se, formar

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