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Meanings of shape in English

Portuguese
moldar
Catalan
formar
Spanish
dar forma
Wikidata

To create something, usually for a specific function.

moldar
Portuguese
corpo
Catalan
cos humà
Spanish
aspecto

Alternative names for the body of a human being.

corpo
Portuguese
contorno
Catalan
forma
Spanish
conformación

Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

contorno
Portuguese
se moldar
Catalan
formar-se
Spanish
determinar

Shape or influence; give direction to.

se moldar
Usage of shape in English
1
Outside the top 100 stocks however, the market was in good shape.
The Irish Times
2
Bembo's work was used to shape the language spoken across Italy today.
BBC
3
Egalitarianism as well as competition help shape animal societies, including human ones.
The animal manifesto: six reasons for expanding our compassion f...
4
Good citizenship teachers are also good campaigners in some shape or form.
The Guardian
5
We do have a very good credit rating; we're in good shape.
Radio NZ
6
Finding the right hold is key; shape is as important as size.
Climbing Magazine
7
As London Fashion Week starts, the question of body shape still lingers.
BBC
8
The risk varies, of course, by animal size and shape and breed.
Wired
9
Sweden Democrats will shape policy even outside government - despite the economy.
Reuters
10
Christophe Gamel said unfortunately a number of players arrived out of shape.
Radio NZ
11
I'm not in good shape-thoughmuch improved from a few days ago.
The Left Hand of Darkness
12
The issues at stake are crucial for Europe's future shape and values.
The Irish Times
13
We're being given the means to help shape our own futures, perhaps.
The stand
14
They would make decisions there that continue to shape the world today.
Radio NZ
15
The American quest for peace today takes the shape of relentless war.
The Irish Times
16
The results will not directly affect the shape of Iraq's national government.
The Irish Times