| Roget’s II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition. 1995. |
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| NOUN: | 1. The external outline of a thing: cast, configuration, figure, form, pattern. See SURFACE. 2. A state of sound readiness: condition, fettle, fitness, form, kilter, order, trim. See BETTER. | | VERB: | 1. To create by combining parts or elements: build, compose, configure, form, pattern, structure. See MAKE. 2. To give form to by or as if by pressing and kneading: form, model, mold. See SURFACE. 3. To create by forming, combining, or altering materials: assemble, build, construct, fabricate, fashion, forge1, frame, make, manufacture, mold, produce, put together. See MAKE.
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