Frame

Quick meaning: Frame is a verb meaning (transitive) To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To construct by fitting together or uniting various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.
2. (transitive) To bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.
3. (transitive) To put together the structural elements of (a constructed object such as a building).
4. (transitive) To place (a picture such as a painting or photograph) inside a decorative border.
5. (transitive) To position visually within a fixed boundary.
6. (transitive) To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.
7. (transitive, criminology) Conspire to falsely incriminate an innocent person.

Example Sentences

frame my face to all occasions

I will hereafter frame myself to be coy.

The human mind is framed to be influenced.

He began to frame the loveliest countenance he could.

Word Forms

• frames
• framing
• framed

Synonyms for frame

Depending on context, synonyms include fit up, frame up, put up, set up, carriage, cast.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include build, put, compose, form, draw up, set up.

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