Give shape to something
verb phrase
To create, design or form something.
The architect tried to give shape to the owner's ideas in the design of the house.

Often appears as...
- give shape to idea
- give shape to vision
verb phrase
To make something understandable or clear.
She was trying to give shape to her thoughts in the book.

Often appears as...
- give shape to thoughts
- give shape to theory
Usage tips
Academic
verb phrase
To create, design or form something.
The architect tried to give shape to the owner's ideas in the design of the house.

Often appears as...
- give shape to idea
- give shape to vision
verb phrase
To make something understandable or clear.
She was trying to give shape to her thoughts in the book.

Often appears as...
- give shape to thoughts
- give shape to theory
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2

Visualizing Concepts
Helps transfer abstract ideas into visible forms or tangible outputs.

The sculptor gave shape to his vision with his latest masterpiece.
Creative Process
Refers to the stage of conceptualizing and planning in the creative workflow.

The writer gave shape to the screenplay through meticulous character development.
From Idea to Reality
Indicates the process of making an idea concrete, such as in products or structures.

Engineers gave shape to the new technology with their innovative design.
Visualizing Concepts
Helps transfer abstract ideas into visible forms or tangible outputs.

The sculptor gave shape to his vision with his latest masterpiece.
Creative Process
Refers to the stage of conceptualizing and planning in the creative workflow.

The writer gave shape to the screenplay through meticulous character development.
From Idea to Reality
Indicates the process of making an idea concrete, such as in products or structures.

Engineers gave shape to the new technology with their innovative design.
Visualizing Concepts
Helps transfer abstract ideas into visible forms or tangible outputs.

The sculptor gave shape to his vision with his latest masterpiece.
Creative Process
Refers to the stage of conceptualizing and planning in the creative workflow.

The writer gave shape to the screenplay through meticulous character development.
From Idea to Reality
Indicates the process of making an idea concrete, such as in products or structures.

Engineers gave shape to the new technology with their innovative design.
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