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reshape

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //rɪˈʃeɪp//

KK: /riˈʃep/

verb
Definition

To change the shape or structure of something, making it different from its original form.


Example

The artist decided to reshape the clay into a new sculpture.


Tense Forms

Past: reshaped

Past Participle: reshaped


Conversation
Sloth A
I think we should reshape our plans for the weekend.
Sloth B
What do you have in mind?
Sloth A
Maybe we can try a new restaurant instead of the usual place.
Sloth B
That sounds great! I love when we explore new options.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reform
remold
reconfigure
Antonyms
destroy
maintain
preserve
Root Explanation

Reshape → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "shape" (from Old English "sceapian", meaning to form or fashion). The word "reshape" means to form or fashion something again or in a different way.

Memory Tip

Think of 'shaping' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'shape' means to form.

Visually Confused Words
preshape
foreshape
shape
presharpen
resample
rehappen
preshare
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