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
• enclose
• wall
• sketch
• ring
• silhouette
• hem
• demarcate
• inclose
• limit
• control
• circumscribe
• restrict
• confine
• curb
• delineate
• check
• restrain
• environ
• girth
• compass
• girdle

Examples of frame in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The unit is made from sturdy cedar wood with a durable iron frame. —Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024

Besides the internal frame and extra hauling capacity, the 45L bag differs from the 25L bag by shipping with a removable hip belt that’s sold as an add-on for the 25L Outdoor Backpack. —Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2024

Verb

Miller framed the move to demote his client as a disheartening sign of problems carried over from past administrations. —Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024

During that dispute, Disney’s channels went dark for two weeks for Charter Spectrum subscribers, as Charter framed its position as being about the future of pay TV. —Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024

Phrases Containing frame

• frame of mind
• frame of reference