framed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb enclose in or as if in a frame
   frame; frame in; border.
   
   • frame a picture
2. verb enclose in a frame, as of a picture
   frame.
   
3. verb take or catch as if in a snare or trap
   entrap; ensnare; frame; set up.
   
   • I was set up!
   • The innocent man was framed by the police
4. verb formulate in a particular style or language
   put; redact; frame; couch; cast.
   
   • I wouldn't put it that way
   • She cast her request in very polite language
5. verb make up plans or basic details for
   draw up; frame; compose.
   
   • frame a policy
6. verb construct by fitting or uniting parts together
   frame up; frame.
   
7. adjective provided with a frame
   
   • there were framed snapshots of family and friends on her desk

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