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 | ||