formed

verb
UK: /fɔːmd/
US: /fɔːrmd/

  1. Made or created something.

    1. She formed a clay pot in art class.
    2. The committee was formed to address the environmental concerns of the city.

  2. Developed or took shape.

    1. An idea formed in my mind.
    2. A close friendship formed between them after years of working together.

  3. Organized or established something, like a group or company.

    1. They formed a band last year.
    2. The investors formed a limited liability company to manage the project.

Synonyms

made established organized developed
formed adjective

  1. Having a particular shape or arrangement.

    1. The clouds formed interesting shapes.
    2. The carefully formed garden was a sight to behold during the summer.

  2. Developed in a particular way; matured.

    1. He is a well-formed young man.
    2. The deeply formed convictions guided her decisions throughout her life.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "formed" in English means: Made or created something., Developed or took shape., Organized or established something, like a group or company..

The phonetic transcription of "formed" is /fɔːmd/ in British English and /fɔːrmd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "formed": made, established, organized, developed.

Example usage of "formed": "She formed a clay pot in art class.". More examples on the page.