shape
shape
form influence
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shape with Russian translation
shape usage examples
Новые иммигранты формируют праздничные традиции города своей кухней.
New immigrants shape the town's celebrations with their food.
Рассказы формируют то, как дети понимают своё наследие.
Stories shape how children understand their heritage.
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shape belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
shape synonyms
What's the difference between shape / form / fashion / create / develop / formulate
General, neutral term for giving form or influencing development
Policies helped shape the country's education system.
Политика помогла сформировать систему образования в стране.
They formed a committee to study the issue.
Они сформировали комитет для изучения этого вопроса.
To make or shape, often with a stylistic or intentional sense ('to fashion something')
He fashioned a leadership role out of necessity.
Он сформировал лидерскую роль из-за необходимости.
To bring something into existence; emphasizes origination rather than shaping an existing thing
They created a new curriculum for the school.
Они создали новую учебную программу для школы.
To grow, advance, or gradually form; emphasizes process and progression
They developed a strong sense of community over time.
Со временем у них развилось сильное чувство общности.
To devise or express clearly (a plan, theory, or policy); emphasizes articulation and design
She formulated a strategy to increase engagement.
Она сформулировала стратегию по повышению вовлечённости.
To have an effect on someone or something that may shape outcomes; less direct than 'shape'
Her mentor influenced her career choices.
Её наставник повлиял на её карьерный выбор.
To carve or model (literally sculpt) or figuratively to shape carefully and artistically
She sculpted her ideas into a clear proposal.
Она вылепила свои идеи в ясное предложение.
To make skillfully; emphasizes skill, care and workmanship in shaping or creating
He crafted a persuasive argument for the proposal.
Он мастерски сформулировал убедительный аргумент для предложения.
To establish, decide, or be the decisive factor; can mean to shape outcomes but often implies finality or causation
Economic conditions determine the project's feasibility.
Экономические условия определяют осуществимость проекта.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce shape and what this word means
shape translation: формировать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce shape
/ˈʃeɪp/
shape translation
формировать
shape examples
New immigrants shape the town's celebrations with their food.
shape transcription
/ˈʃeɪp/, /tu ʃeɪp/
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Questions about this word
shape meaning: what does it mean?
form influence
shape pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
shape is pronounced as /ˈʃeɪp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
shape definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
New immigrants shape the town's celebrations with their food. Translation: Новые иммигранты формируют праздничные традиции города своей кухней.
Is shape part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, shape (формировать) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is shape part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, shape (формировать) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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