Synonyms of frames

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noun

plural of frame

1

as in frameworks

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

• frameworks
• structures
• architectures
• skeletons
• fabrics
• infrastructures
• framings
• shells
• cadres
• shapes
• configurations
• armatures
• edifices
• figures
• cages
• lattices
• contours
• networks
• outlines
• silhouettes
• profiles
• chassis

2

as in shapes

the type of body that a person has

a tall man with a big frame

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shapes
• figures
• physiques
• forms
• builds
• habits
• structures
• constitutions
• anatomies

3

as in edges

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

a white curtain with a blue frame

Synonyms & Similar Words

• edges
• perimeters
• edgings
• confines
• borders
• boundaries
• circumferences
• rims
• margins
• skirts
• ends
• brims
• fringes
• verges
• peripheries
• bounds
• hems
• skirtings
• outskirts
• compasses
• cusps
• borderlines
• lips
• limitations
• ceilings
• crests
• extents
• curbs
• restrictions
• demarcations
• measures
• maxima
• frontiers
• brinks
• terminations
• laps
• shores
• ambits
• marches
• borderlands
• pales
• selvages
• meres

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• centers
• hearts
• cores
• interiors
• insides
• middles
• inners
• withins

frames

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verb

present tense third-person singular of frame

1

as in produces

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

• produces
• manufactures
• makes
• forms
• constructs
• fashions
• creates
• structures
• assembles
• builds
• fabricates
• shapes
• crafts
• designs
• puts together
• molds
• organizes
• rears
• sets up
• erects
• pictures
• knocks out
• institutes
• makes up
• fathers
• forges
• throws up
• establishes
• raises
• handcrafts
• hews
• invents
• originates
• prefabricates
• devises
• thinks (up)
• visualizes
• imagines
• cooks (up)
• patches (together)
• remakes
• contrives
• puts up
• conceives
• envisages
• mints
• concocts
• cobbles (together or up)
• remanufactures
• refashions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismantles
• breaks up
• disassembles
• destroys
• smashes
• ruins
• wrecks
• takes apart
• shatters
• flattens
• demolishes
• annihilates
• abolishes
• extinguishes
• eradicates
• pulverizes
• dismembers
• explodes
• devastates
• blows up
• exterminates
• razes

2

as in negotiates

to plan out usually with subtle skill or care

a composer framing the structure of a song

Synonyms & Similar Words

• negotiates
• plots
• arranges
• engineers
• manipulates
• maneuvers
• finesses
• contrives
• manages
• machinates
• schemes
• wangles
• concludes
• masterminds
• works out
• finagles
• concerts
• handles
• hatches
• angles (for)
• hammers out
• intrigues
• compasses
• directs
• conducts
• brews
• cooks (up)
• commands
• connives
• concocts
• runs
• captains
• quarterbacks
• gerrymanders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blows
• fumbles
• mangles
• bobbles
• butchers
• messes (up)
• flubs
• bungles
• botches
• mishandles
• gums (up)
• muffs
• louses up

3

as in composes

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

• composes
• prepares
• drafts
• crafts
• writes
• casts
• formulates
• shapes
• words
• forms
• molds
• draws up
• phrases
• fashions
• constructs
• puts together
• states
• builds
• makes
• pens
• couches
• sculptures
• authors
• fabricates
• assembles
• verbalizes
• expresses
• pieces (together)
• devises
• compounds
• conceives
• reframes
• indites
• reformulates
• concocts
• redrafts

4

as in plans

to work out the details of (something) in advance

framed a schedule for the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• designs
• plots
• charts
• prepares
• organizes
• arranges
• shapes
• projects
• budgets
• maps (out)
• outlines
• calculates
• schemes (out)
• devises
• blueprints
• choreographs
• drafts
• lays out
• figures
• sketches
• strategizes (about)
• contemplates
• concerts
• machinates
• intrigues
• contrives
• conspires
• intends
• means
• has on
• aims
• gets up
• premeditates
• meditates
• puts up

5

as in borders

to serve as a border for

trees framed the walkway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• borders
• bounds
• edges
• rims
• margins
• surrounds
• skirts
• fringes
• walls
• circles
• rings
• outlines
• traces
• trims
• loops
• encircles
• rounds
• defines
• silhouettes
• sketches
• demarcates
• limits
• encloses
• confines
• curbs
• hems
• delineates
• restricts
• checks
• circumscribes
• controls
• environs
• girths
• restrains
• girdles
• compasses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frames

Noun

The five debut styles for spring are characterized by acetate frames and lightweight metal constructions. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Teefey rocked a faux fur jacket and tinted sunglasses with oval frames. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

Colorful Frames Colorful frames are having a moment, encouraging a looser, more expressive approach to wall art. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

Three sizes of white Murphy bed frames could threaten safety. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

Just like crevices in window frames, openings in door and window screens can invite a plethora of pests inside. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

The cropped, ankle-length hem keeps them from overwhelming shorter frames, and looks good with sneakers for an easy airport style, or boots for those in-office days. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

The Royals turned to their bullpen to cover the remaining frames. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

The main front camera captures up to native 4K, or 3K at a smoother 60 frames per second. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

Verb

Who What Wear notes the toggle closures and sharp shoulders on this year’s military jackets and frames the mood as early-aughts nostalgia, a reference point landing with millennial and older Gen Z shoppers. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Who What Wear frames the toggle closures and sharp shoulders as early-aughts nostalgia making a comeback. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Her face appears sans makeup and her long hair frames her face. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

The global fintech conversation still frames speed and security as technical challenges to solve. — Hammed Afenifere, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Piecey Fringe Accomplish texture with piecey fringe that frames the face for a fun, beachy look. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Cinematographer Adam Carboni frames most of the movie in a glowing daytime warmth, peppered with gorgeous intermissions that plunge the audience into starry nights that give the whole affair a music video-like pulse. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026

The company frames itself as a global creative talent and post-production studio focuses on editorial, color, VFX and finishing for brands, agencies, studios, networks, and artists. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

Rather than reveal several toes like a traditional peep-toe silhouette, the cutout frames only the hallux, or big toe — a highly specific footwear trend that surfaced at Copenhagen Fashion Week at the end of August. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026