frame

¹frame

verb \ˈfrām\

framedfram·ing

Definition of FRAME

transitive verb

1

: to construct by fitting and uniting the parts of the skeleton of (a structure)

2

a : plan, contrive <framed a new method of achieving their purpose> b : shape, construct c : to give expression to : formulate d : to draw up (as a document)

3

a : to devise falsely (as a criminal charge) b : to contrive the evidence against (an innocent person) so that a verdict of guilty is assured c : fix 7b

4

: to fit or adjust especially to something or for an end : arrange

5

obsolete : produce

6

: to enclose in a frame; also : to enclose as if in a frame

intransitive verb

1

archaic : proceed, go

2

obsolete : manage

— fram·able or frame·able \ˈfrā-mə-bəl\ adjective

— fram·er noun

Examples of FRAME

1. It was the first state to frame a written constitution.
2. She framed her questions carefully.
3. He took the time to frame a thoughtful reply.
4. She claims that she was framed.

Origin of FRAME

Middle English, to benefit, construct, from Old English framian to benefit, make progress; akin to Old Norse fram forward, Old English fram from

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to FRAME

Synonyms: fabricate, fashion, form, make, manufacture, produce

Related Words: assemble, build, construct, erect, make up, put up, raise, rear, set up, structure, throw up; craft, handcraft; hew; forge, mold, shape; cobble (together or up), knock out, patch (together), throw up; prefabricate; create, invent, mint, originate; establish, father, institute, organize; concoct, contrive, cook (up), design, devise, imagine, think (up); conceive, envisage, picture, visualize; refashion, remake, remanufacture

Near Antonyms: disassemble, dismantle, take apart; break up, dismember; abolish, annihilate, demolish, destroy, devastate, eradicate, exterminate, extinguish, flatten, pulverize, raze, ruin, shatter, smash, wreck; blow up, explode

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