forms

nounshape; arrangement
nounanimate body and its condition
nounaccepted procedure; ceremony
noundocument that requires answers or information
nountype, kind
nounorganization, arrangement
verbbring into existence; make, produce
verbcome into being; arise
verbeducate, discipline
verbcomprise, be a part of

Synonyms for forms

noun shape; arrangement

Antonyms for forms

Word Origin & History

early 13c., from Old French forme "physical form, appearance, pleasing looks; shape, image," from Latin forma "form, contour, figure, shape; appearance, looks' model, pattern, design; sort, kind condition," origin unknown. One theory holds that it is from Greek morphe "form, beauty, outward appearance" (see Morpheus) via Etruscan [Klein]. Sense of "behavior" is first recorded late 14c. Meaning "a document with blanks to be filled in" is from 1855.

Example Sentences for forms

Or have we found angels in the forms of kings to govern him?

This should be skimmed off as it forms, for it is a detriment to the jelly.

Coconut for this purpose may be secured in a number of forms.

Meteorology deals with the atmosphere of the globe, in all its forms.

He pointed out that forms and ceremonies were made for man, not man for forms and ceremonies.

To him all forms of betting were highly disastrous—most immoral.

Equally rich are the opportunities in other forms of engineering.

It forms a speaking telegraph without the necessity of any hollow tube.'

They stand on the eminence that forms the background of my present view.

He believed that forms of government are never universal in their effects.