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shaping

/ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To create or make.

Examples :

"The potter is shaping the clay into a beautiful vase. "
action process art material industry

Related Words

Illustration volunteering

volunteering verb

/ˌvɑlənˈtɪrɪŋ/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪərɪŋ/

To enlist oneself as a volunteer.

"She is volunteering at the animal shelter every Saturday. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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experiences noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪən.sɪz/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən.sɪz/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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rewarding verb

/rɪˈwɔːrdɪŋ/ /riˈwɔrdɪŋ/

To give a reward to or for.

"Why are you rewarding that bad behaviour?"

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reinforcement noun

/ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)smənt/

The act, process, or state of reinforcing or being reinforced.

"The teacher used positive reinforcement to encourage the students to participate in class. "

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conditioning verb

/kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/

To subject to the process of acclimation.

"I became conditioned to the absence of seasons in San Diego."

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conformable adjective

/kənˈfɔrməbəl/ /kənˈfɔːrməbəl/

Having the same shape or form; very similar.

"The two puzzle pieces were perfectly conformable, fitting together smoothly to complete the image. "

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manipulate verb

/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

"The chef carefully manipulated the ingredients, stirring the sauce gently. "

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definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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behaviour noun

/bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

The way a living creature behaves or acts.

"The teacher praised Sarah's good behaviour in class. "