formed Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb create (as an entity)
    organize; organise; form.
    • social groups form everywhere
    • They formed a company
  2. verb to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
    constitute; make; form.
    • The branches made a roof
    • This makes a fine introduction
  3. verb develop into a distinctive entity
    spring; take shape; form; take form.
    • our plans began to take shape
  4. verb give shape or form to
    shape; form.
    • shape the dough
    • form the young child's character
  5. verb make something, usually for a specific function
    mould; form; work; shape; forge; mold.
    • She molded the rice balls carefully
    • Form cylinders from the dough
    • shape a figure
    • Work the metal into a sword
  6. verb establish or impress firmly in the mind
    imprint; form.
    • We imprint our ideas onto our children
  7. verb assume a form or shape
    form.
    • the water formed little beads
  8. adjective having or given a form or shape

WordNet


Formed adjective
Definitions
  1. (Astron.) Arranged, as stars in a constellation; as, formed stars. R.
  2. (Biol.) Having structure; capable of growth and development; organized; as, the formed or organized ferments. See Ferment, n.

Webster 1913