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framing

/ˈfɹeɪmɪŋ/

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To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.

Examples :

"The therapist is framing her approach to help the patient cope with anxiety. "

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To construct by fitting or uniting together various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.

Examples :

"The construction crew is framing the walls of the new house. "

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To bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.

Examples :

"The architect framed the new house design, carefully adjusting the placement of the windows and doors. "

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Of a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements.

Examples :

"The construction crew is framing the new house, building its wooden skeleton before adding the walls. "

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Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.

Examples :

"The art student is framing her watercolor painting to protect it and make it ready for the art show. "

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To position visually within a fixed boundary.

Examples :

"The director frames the fishing scene very well."

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To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.

Examples :

"How would you frame your accomplishments?"

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Conspire to incriminate falsely a presumably innocent person. See frameup.

Examples :

"The gun had obviously been placed in her car in an effort to frame her."

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To wash ore with the aid of a frame.

Examples :

"The old prospector spent the day framing the riverbed gravel, hoping to find gold. "

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Examples :

"The movers were framing the heavy couch through the doorway, inching it carefully to avoid scratching the walls. "

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To proceed; to go.

Examples :

"Seeing the dark clouds, we decided to start framing for home before the storm hit. "

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To hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit).

Examples :

"Maria was frustrated because she kept framing the tennis ball, sending it flying in the wrong direction. "

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To strengthen; refresh; support.

Examples :

"The teacher is framing her lecture with a quick review of the previous lesson to help students remember and build upon the existing knowledge. "

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To execute; perform.

Examples :

"All have sworn him an oath that they should frame his will on earth."

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To cause; to bring about; to produce.

Examples :

"The heavy rain is framing floods in the low-lying areas. "

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To profit; avail.

Examples :

""I'm trying to learn Spanish, but if I don't practice consistently, all the lessons I take won't framing me anything." "

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To fit; accord.

Examples :

"Her explanation of the problem is well-organized, framing with my understanding of the situation perfectly. "

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To succeed in doing or trying to do something; manage.

Examples :

"The student was determined to frame a good answer to the difficult question. "

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The placing of a picture, etc. in a frame.

Examples :

"The careful framing of the family portrait really made it stand out on the wall. "

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The placing of something in context.

Examples :

"The news report's framing of the protest focused only on the violence, ignoring the peaceful reasons behind it. "

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Examples :

"The sturdy wooden framing of the house ensures it can withstand strong winds. "

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