take form

phrase

: to assume a definite or distinctive form : take shape
By the end of the day, the computer gave him billions of possible amino-acid combinations and recommended the best one. … About a minute later, he noticed that the protein was taking form.Michael Elliott
But in Silicon Valley one finds innovative ideas taking form not merely in such things as product design or manufacturing process, but also in employee relations.Edward K. Yasaki
When they got to the top, Esperanza looked out over the valley. … Below, she could see the white roofs of the cabins in straight rows, the fields beginning to take formPam Muñoz Ryan

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The companies — through their PACs — are setting themselves up to shape how the first national legislation to regulate AI use takes form. Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of take form was in 1647

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“Take form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20form. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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