[take] form - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

[take] form

to gradually become visible or recognizable in physical formto gradually become visible or recognizable in physical form

Examples

As the fog lifted, the outlines of distant mountains began to take form on the horizon.
The sculpture slowly took form under the artist’s skilled hands, revealing a graceful figure.
In the early stages of pregnancy, the fetus begins to take form within the womb.

Synonyms

form manifest [take] form take shape materialize spring

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[take] form

Third Person

takes form

Past Tense

took form

Past Participle

taken form

1

to gradually become visible or recognizable in physical form

As the fog lifted, the outlines of distant mountains began to take form on the horizon.
The sculpture slowly took form under the artist’s skilled hands, revealing a graceful figure.
In the early stages of pregnancy, the fetus begins to take form within the womb.
The architect’s vision took form as the steel framework of the building rose against the skyline.
As the ice melted, the intricate structure of the frozen sculpture began to take form.

Synonyms:

form manifest take shape materialize spring

2

(of an idea or plan) to develop or become more defined

Over the course of several meetings, the proposal took form and became a viable strategy.
The concept for the novel is taking form in her mind as she brainstorms with her editor.
Their business plan took form after months of research and collaboration.
As the discussion continues, the vision for the community project will take form among the team members.
What began as a vague notion has taken form into a detailed and actionable plan.