frame

/fɹeɪm/verb
Elementary
1

To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.

2

To construct by fitting together or uniting various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.

3

To bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.

4

Of a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements.

5

Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.

6

To position visually within a fixed boundary.

7

To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.

8

Conspire to falsely incriminate an innocent person.

9

To wash ore with the aid of a frame.

10

To move.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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