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take shape Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: T EY1 K SH EY1 P

What Does Take Shape Mean?

As a verb, take shape means To take a definite form.

Take Shape in Brief

Part of speechverb
Synonymscome into being and form
Verb formstakes shape, taking shape, took shape, taken shape

Take Shape Definition (Verb)

  1. To take a definite form.

    After two hours of discussion, our plans began to take shape.

Synonyms of Take Shape

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Antonyms of Take Shape

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Take Shape in a Sentence

After two hours of discussion, our plans began to take shape.

Word Forms & Grammar

take shape (third-person singular simple present takes shape, present participle taking shape, simple past took shape, past participle taken shape)

Questions People Ask About Take Shape

What part of speech is take shape?

Take shape is a verb.

What is another word for take shape?

Close synonyms of take shape are come into being and form. See the full list of take shape synonyms and antonyms.

What is the past tense of take shape?

The past tense of take shape is took shape and the past participle is taken shape. The present participle is taking shape.

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