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Meanings of take shape in English

Catalan
formar-se

Develop into a distinctive entity.

formar-se
Usage of take shape in English
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Simply, as she thought that preposterous idea, it began to take shape.
Complete Books of Blood
2
But with SpaceX snagging new military contracts, it could take shape soon.
Wired
3
But there will be trouble ahead as the new structures take shape.
The Guardian
4
The most brilliant plans for the future take shape in my head.
Uncle Vanya: Scenes from Country Life in Four Acts
5
On paper at least, the fair's Midway Plaisance began to take shape.
The devil in the white city: murder, magic & madness and the fai...
6
I suddenly knew I couldn't let him take shape again and speak.
The Demon Lover
7
It was in 2009 that Su's vision really began to take shape.
Reuters
8
New thoughts began to take shape in his mind, and he said:
The Created Legend
9
In no time at all the signs are starting to take shape.
The Guardian
10
When did the first inklings of his specialness start to take shape?
Ebony
11
As she watched, a plan began to take shape in her mind.
The Valley of Horses
12
In a largely silent office, Slack is where inside jokes take shape.
Wired
13
The mist thrust its silent projection as it began to take shape.
The devil's heart
14
Just as the face began to take shape, a scream woke me.
Calamity jayne
15
If the horror which was gripping her throat should not take shape!
The Golden Slipper, and Other Problems for Violet Strange
16
I watched the idea take shape on his face, in his eyes.
A kiss of shadows
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Translations for take shape
Catalan
formar-se
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