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• shape — [shāp] n. [ME schap < OE (ge)sceap, form, created thing, akin to scieppan, to create, form < IE * skeb , var. of base * (s)kep , to cut with a sharp tool > SHAFT, SHAVE] 1. that quality of a thing which depends on the relative position… …   English World dictionary

• Conform — Con*form , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Conformed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Conforming}.] [F. conformer, L. conformare, formatum; con + formare to form, forma form. See {Form}.] To shape in accordance with; to make like; to bring into harmony or agreement with; …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• conform — mid 14c., confourmen, from O.Fr. conformer conform (to), agree (to), make or be similar, be agreeable (13c.), from L. conformare to fashion, to form, to shape; educate; modify, from com together (see COM (Cf. com )) + formare to form (see FORM… …   Etymology dictionary

• conform — [v1] adjust, adapt accommodate, attune, be guided by, clean up act*, comply, coordinate, don’t make waves*, don’t rock the boat*, fall in with, fit, follow, follow beaten path*, follow the crowd, go by the book*, go with the flow*, harmonize,… …   New thesaurus

• shape — I noun appearance, build, cast, color, complexion, condition configuration, contour, criterion, cut, delineation, fashion, feature, features, figure, form, frame, guise, image, impression, likeness, look, manner, mien, mode, mold, motif,… …   Law dictionary

• shape — Synonyms and related words: Masan, Platonic form, Platonic idea, accommodate, accommodate with, accord, adapt, adapt to, adjust, adjust to, adjustment, aesthetic form, affect, agree with, anatomy, angle, apparition, appearance, archetype,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• conform — verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French conformer, from Latin conformare, from com + formare to form, from forma form Date: 14th century transitive verb to give the same shape, outline, or contour to ; bring into harmony or accord …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• conform — Synonyms and related words: abide by, accommodate, accommodate with, accord, act up to, adapt, adapt to, adhere to, adjust, adjust to, agree, agree in opinion, agree with, answer to, assent, assimilate to, assort with, attend to, attend to orders …   Moby Thesaurus

• conform — conformer, n. conformingly, adv. /keuhn fawrm /, v.i. 1. to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually fol. by to): to conform to rules. 2. to act in accord with the prevailing standards, attitudes, practices, etc., of society or a group: One… …   Universalium

• conform — con•form [[t]kənˈfɔrm[/t]] v. i. 1) to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usu. fol. by to): to conform to rules[/ex] 2) to act in accord with the prevailing standards, attitudes, practices, etc., of society or a group 3) to be or become… …   From formal English to slang

• shape up — (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To obey] Syn. mind, conform, observe; see behave 2 , improve 2 , obey 1 . 2. [To develop] Syn. enlarge, expand, refine; see develop 1 …   English dictionary for students