frame

[freym] / freɪm /

NOUN

skeleton, casing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

body cage fabric framework physique scaffolding structure

STRONG

anatomy architecture build carcass construction enclosure form fringe groundwork hem mount mounting outline scaffold scheme setting shell stage support system trim trimming truss valance

Antonyms

STRONG

center disorganization inside interior middle

VERB

build

Synonyms

STRONGEST

construct enclose erect fabricate mold

STRONG

assemble back border constitute encase fashion forge form institute invent lath make manufacture mat model mount panel produce raise shingle

WEAK

put together set up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break demolish destroy dismantle raze ruin

VERB

compose, plan

Synonyms

STRONGEST

concoct devise draw up formulate outline prepare shape sketch

STRONG

conceive contrive design draft form hatch indite invent make vamp write

WEAK

block out cook up dream up make up map out

Example Sentences

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Her dark hair was in long, thin braids and framed her friendly face.

From Los Angeles Times

Italian Jonathan Milan was expected to be in the frame for the stage win but crashed heavily at a roundabout 1,500m from the end.

From Barron's

“Whenever we would shoot nature, we would frame it the same way we would be framing a person,” Veloso says.

From Los Angeles Times

"The trays we were talking about were shoved underneath the frames because it was all hands to sorting out and delivering parcels."

From BBC

New evidence in the case of a man who has spent 23 years in prison for murder suggests he was framed by police, BBC Panorama has found.

From BBC