verb🔗ShareTo create or make."The potter is shaping the clay into a beautiful vase. "actionprocessartmaterialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give something a shape and definition."Shape the dough into a pretzel.  For my art project, I plan to shape my clay lump into a bowl."appearancestylefigureprocessstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo form or manipulate something into a certain shape."The potter is shaping the clay on the wheel. "actionprocessmaterialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of a country, person, etc) To give influence to."Her experiences volunteering at the animal shelter are shaping her future career goals. "politicsgovernmentnationworldsocietypersonstatehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo suit; to be adjusted or conformable."The potter is shaping the clay to fit his design for a new vase. "conditionqualityprocessappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo imagine; to conceive."The artist was shaping a new vision for her next painting. "mindphilosophybeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe action of the verb to shape."The shaping of clay into a vase is a slow and careful process. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in operant conditioning."The dog trainer used shaping to teach the puppy to sit, rewarding small steps towards the final behavior. "mindeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
