Synonyms of frame

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noun

1

as in structure

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form

now that the frame has been built, we have a better idea of the size of our new house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• structure
• framework
• architecture
• fabric
• skeleton
• infrastructure
• shell
• framing
• configuration
• shape
• armature
• edifice
• network
• cage
• outline
• lattice
• cadre
• contour
• profile
• silhouette
• chassis
• figure

2

as in shape

the type of body that a person has

a tall man with a big frame

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shape
• physique
• form
• figure
• build
• habit
• structure
• constitution
• anatomy

3

as in perimeter

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something

a white curtain with a blue frame

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perimeter
• edge
• confines
• border
• boundary
• circumference
• edging
• rim
• end
• margin
• periphery
• skirt
• verge
• fringe
• bound
• brim
• outskirts
• hem
• compass
• skirting
• lip
• borderline
• ceiling
• extent
• cusp
• limitation
• maximum
• crest
• curb
• restriction
• brink
• mere
• termination
• demarcation
• shore
• frontier
• measure
• lap
• ambit
• march
• selvage
• pale
• borderland

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• heart
• core
• within
• interior
• middle
• inside
• inner

frame

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verb

ˈfrām 

1

as in to produce

to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials

framed a unique coffee table from an old, discarded chest of drawers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in to negotiate

to plan out usually with subtle skill or care

a composer framing the structure of a song

Synonyms & Similar Words

• negotiate
• manipulate
• plot
• arrange
• engineer
• maneuver
• contrive
• manage
• finesse
• conclude
• machinate
• scheme
• mastermind
• hammer out
• finagle
• wangle
• work out
• hatch
• handle
• concert
• compass
• angle (for)
• direct
• conduct
• intrigue
• command
• cook (up)
• connive
• brew
• concoct
• run
• captain
• quarterback
• gerrymander

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blow
• butcher
• gum (up)
• mangle
• fumble
• mess (up)
• botch
• bungle
• mishandle
• muff
• bobble
• flub
• louse up

3

as in to compose

to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form

you'll need to frame your argument well if you're going to win the debate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compose
• prepare
• draft
• write
• craft
• formulate
• cast
• draw up
• put together
• shape
• form
• word
• sculpture
• phrase
• mold
• make
• build
• pen
• couch
• state
• construct
• fashion
• fabricate
• assemble
• express
• devise
• author
• conceive
• verbalize
• compound
• reframe
• piece (together)
• indite
• concoct
• reformulate
• redraft

4

as in to plan

to work out the details of (something) in advance

framed a schedule for the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plan
• design
• prepare
• organize
• plot
• shape
• arrange
• budget
• chart
• calculate
• project
• outline
• blueprint
• devise
• scheme (out)
• lay out
• map (out)
• choreograph
• draft
• strategize (about)
• sketch
• figure
• contemplate
• intend
• concert
• contrive
• conspire
• have on
• machinate
• aim
• get up
• intrigue
• mean
• put up
• meditate
• premeditate

5

as in to border

to serve as a border for

trees framed the walkway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• border
• surround
• margin
• rim
• bound
• edge
• fringe
• skirt
• circle
• trim
• encircle
• define
• loop
• outline
• trace
• round
• wall
• enclose
• sketch
• ring
• silhouette
• hem
• demarcate
• limit
• control
• circumscribe
• restrict
• confine
• curb
• delineate
• check
• restrain
• environ
• girth
• compass
• girdle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frame

Noun

At moments when public opinion is shifting in favor of legalization, cultural resources that foreground physical suffering and valorize choice and control often dominate public discourse, while also narrowing the frame of debate. — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026

The opening frame saw nearly 1 million moviegoers flocking to cinemas on its opening Thursday alone. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Verb

Cabins, which feature private decks with hot tubs, frame jaw-dropping views of the Berkshire foothills thanks to a row of sliding glass doors. — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Season 2 picks up with Baek Kitae, played by Hyun Bin, still climbing toward power in the aftermath of framing prosecutor Jang Geonyoung. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing frame

• frame of mind
• frame of reference