Shape and Whittle

Shape

Shape verb - To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation.

Whittle is a synonym for shape in form topic. In some cases you can use "Whittle" instead a verb "Shape", when it comes to topics like carve.

Nearby Words: shaped, shapeless, shapely, shaping

Whittle

Whittle verb - Cut small bits or pare shavings from.
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Synonyms for Whittle

Shape is a synonym for whittle in reduce topic. You can use "Shape" instead a verb "Whittle", if it concerns topics such as pare.

Nearby Words: whittled, whittling

Common collocations

life shape life whittle life
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