shaped

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb shape or influence; give direction to
  2. verb make something, usually for a specific function
  3. verb give shape or form to

Etymology

From Middle English schaped, ischaped, equivalent to shape + -ed.

Synonyms

determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate

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