Antonyms for formed


Grammar : Verb
Spell : fawrm
Phonetic Transcription : fɔrm


Definition of formed

Origin :
  • early 13c., from Old French forme "physical form, appearance, pleasing looks; shape, image," from Latin forma "form, contour, figure, shape; appearance, looks' model, pattern, design; sort, kind condition," origin unknown. One theory holds that it is from Greek morphe "form, beauty, outward appearance" (see Morpheus) via Etruscan [Klein]. Sense of "behavior" is first recorded late 14c. Meaning "a document with blanks to be filled in" is from 1855.
  • verb bring into existence; make, produce
  • verb come into being; arise
  • verb educate, discipline
  • verb comprise, be a part of
Example sentences :
  • Have you formed any definite plans about the manner of going?
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • They formed the name of Darheush the King, whom we call Darius.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • It was formed, in fact, by the Articles of Association in 1774.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The stairway was very narrow, and formed a regular spiral as in a turret.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • If formed on equal and just principles, it can not be oppressive.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • In himself he formed a large part of the life of Eton, and Eton formed a large part of his life.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • I am not so much surprised that he formed the resolution the night before.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • We gather this simply from the opinions we had previously formed of the authors.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part II] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • In the course of weeks they formed a band, with Miss Henderson for president.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • We formed a partnership, with a capital of sixty thousand dollars.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Synonyms for formed

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