English verb: take shape | |||
1. | take shape (stative) develop into a distinctive entity | ||
Samples | Our plans began to take shape. | ||
Synonyms | form, spring, take form | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s. Something is ----ing PP. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | become | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | regenerate | ||