verb
reshape
Reshape (verb) means to give something a new physical shape. Example: “The sculptor reshaped the clay into a smoother form.”
verb
1
To give something a new physical shape.
"The sculptor reshaped the clay into a smoother form."
2
To reorganize or fundamentally change something, especially a plan, industry, or idea.
"The internet has reshaped how people shop."
"New leadership reshaped the company's strategy."
How to use reshape
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo change the form or structure of something, whether that's an object or something abstract like a policy.
Common pairings
reshape the industry
reshape a strategy
reshape the landscape
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- reshapes
- Past tense
- reshaped
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Etymology
From "re-" plus "shape".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for reshape
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What does “reshape” mean?
The word “reshape” means to give something a new physical shape. In plain terms, to change the form or structure of something, whether that's an object or something abstract like a policy.
How do you use “reshape” in a sentence?
Here is “reshape” used in a sentence: “The sculptor reshaped the clay into a smoother form.”
What part of speech is “reshape”?
“Reshape” is a verb.
How many meanings does “reshape” have?
“Reshape” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to give something a new physical shape.
