Reshape

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make into a different shape. transitive

    "Intentional skull reshaping is found in burials across Asia, Europe and Mesoamerica."

  2. 2
    shape anew or differently wordnet
  3. 3
    To reorganize. transitive

    "It’s been nearly one week since the NFL’s legal tampering period began, and GM Joe Douglas has reshaped the New York Jets’ starting offensive line."

  4. 4
    shape again or shape differently wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
accommodateadaptadjustalterameliorateamend

Example

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"A good writer can reshape and improve his text many times."

Etymology

From re- + shape.

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