Synonyms of shape (up)

See Definition

shape (up) 1 of 2

verb (1)

See Dictionary Definition

as in to form

to take on a definite form

this group of summer interns is shaping up to be one of the best we've ever hired

Synonyms & Similar Words

• form
• crystallize
• connect
• solidify
• jell
• crystalize
• cohere
• join
• link (up)
• fuse
• combine
• coalesce
• unite
• couple
• associate
• unify
• conjugate
• conjoin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• break down
• decay
• decompose
• disintegrate

• break down
• decay
• decompose
• disintegrate

shape up

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to improve

to change one's behavior or character for the better

told his son that if he didn't shape up, he'd be grounded for a month

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improve
• clean up one's act
• behave
• straighten (up or out)
• reform
• better
• amend
• regenerate
• mend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regress
• backslide

• regress
• backslide