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(Entry 1 of 2)
to take on a definite form
- this group of summer interns is shaping up to be one of the best we've ever hired
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- crystallize
- (also crystalize),
- form,
- jell,
- solidify
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verb (2)Synonyms & Antonyms of shape up (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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“Shape (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of shape (up) was circa 1920
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