verb🔗ShareTo shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to."The potter carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase. "materialartprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo guide or determine the growth or development of; influence"Her experiences traveling the world molded her into a more open-minded person. "actionprocesseducationcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fit closely by following the contours of."The clay molded perfectly to the shape of the artist's hand. "appearancestylebodymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting."The blacksmith molded the hot iron around a metal form before plunging it into water. "materialprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo ornament with moldings."The carpenter carefully molded the wooden frame with decorative trim. "artarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be shaped in or as if in a mold."These shoes gradually molded to my feet."materialprocessstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon."The damp basement air molded the old boxes, covering them with a fuzzy green mold. "microorganismbiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold."The bread left on the counter for a week molded and had to be thrown away. "organismbiologymicroorganismenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cover with mold or soil."The gardener molded the base of the tomato plant with fresh soil to help it grow. "agricultureenvironmentplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
