shape
noun
the quality of a distinct object or body in having an external surface or outline of specific form or figure.
has shaped
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present perfectof shape (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Laura spoke to Dr Sian Williams, host of BBC Radio 4's Life Changing podcast, about her decision to take the test and how it has shaped the rest of her life.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Effective altruism has shaped some donors' giving but has not "dramatically upset the apple cart," she said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
"Arboreality is fundamental to understanding primates - including ourselves - because it has shaped our body to a large degree: hands and feet, wrists and ankles, nails instead of claws, etc.,"
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
That mutual trust doesn’t mean that Gaby and Williams are the same person — just that Williams’ lived experience has shaped who Gaby is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
It has shaped him as much or more than any other cultural, social, or educational force, or combination thereof.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
