FRAME: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FRAME?

Need another word that means the same as “frame”? Find 79 synonyms and 30 related words for “frame” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Frame” are: frame of reference, inning, skeleton, systema skeletale, framing, underframe, anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, human body, material body, physique, shape, soma, framework, setting, mount, mounting, surround, fixture, support, stand, structure, substructure, shell, casing, body, bodywork, size, proportions, context, cast, couch, put, redact, compose, draw up, frame up, ensnare, entrap, set up, border, frame in, set in a frame, formulate, plan, draft, map out, sketch out, work out, put together, arrange, devise, create, establish, conceive, think up, hatch, originate, orchestrate, engineer, organize, coordinate, construct, manufacture, make, fabricate, contrive, falsely incriminate, fabricate charges against, fabricate evidence against

Frame as a Noun

Definitions of "Frame" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “frame” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A single complete picture in a series forming a cinema, television, or video film.
• One of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat.
• A single drawing in a comic_strip.
• A graphic panel in a display window, especially in a web browser, which encloses a self-contained section of data and permits multiple independent document viewing.
• A section of a discourse separated by a frame.
• The universe, or part of it, regarded as an embracing structure.
• A social context determining the interpretation of an utterance.
• A feature which marks a transition from one section of discourse to another.
• A single game of snooker.
• (in semantics) an underlying conceptual structure into which the meanings of a number of related words fit.
• The hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal.
• The rigid supporting structure of an object such as a vehicle, building, or piece of furniture.
• A framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror.
• A structure supporting or containing something.
• A system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning.
• One of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided.
• A structural environment within which a class of words or other linguistic units can be correctly used. For example I — him is a frame for a large class of transitive verbs.
• A single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film.
• (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat.
• A basic structure that underlies or supports a system, concept, or text.
• A single drawing in a comic strip.
• An application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently.
• Alternative names for the body of a human being.
• The triangular structure for positioning the red balls in snooker.
• The structure, constitution, or nature of someone or something.
• An apparatus with a surrounding structure, especially one used in weaving, knitting, or embroidery.
• A boxlike structure of glass or plastic in which seeds or young plants are grown.
• A single picture in a comic strip.
• A person's body with reference to its size or build.
• A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
• The internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape.
• The framework for a pair of eyeglasses.
• A metal or plastic structure holding the lenses of a pair of glasses.

Synonyms of "Frame" as a noun (35 Words)

anatomy	Alternative names for the body of a human being. He studied the anatomy of crimes.
body	A person s body regarded as an object of sexual desire. The body of the message was short.
bodywork	The exterior body of a motor vehicle.
build	The proportions of a person’s or animal’s body. She was of medium height and slim build.
casing	A cover or shell that protects or encloses something. The casings had rotted away and had to be replaced.
chassis	A metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device.
context	The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood. The proposals need to be considered in the context of new European directives.
figure	A shape which is defined by one or more lines in two dimensions (such as a circle or a triangle), or one or more surfaces in three dimensions (such as a sphere or a cuboid), either considered mathematically in geometry or used as a decorative design. He cut a fine figure.
fixture	A sporting event arranged to take place on a particular date. The midfielder is set to become a permanent fixture in the England line up.
flesh	The flesh of an animal regarded as food. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
form	An ability to perform well. Energy in the form of light.
frame of reference	The internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape.
framework	An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object. A conservatory in a delicate framework of iron.
framing	The action of framing something. The framing of judicial decrees.
human body	Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage.
inning	Each division of a game during which both sides have a turn at batting.
material body	Things needed for doing or making something.
mount	A mounting consisting of a piece of metal as in a ring or other jewelry that holds a gem in place. Delicate mounts for necklaces earrings and rings.
mounting	The action of mounting something. The mounting of rapid fire guns.
physique	Constitution of the human body. A sturdy muscular physique.
proportions	Harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)- John Ruskin. A building of vast proportions.
setting	Arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted. If you find the room getting too hot check the thermostat setting.
shape	The state of good health especially in the phrases in condition or in shape or out of condition or out of shape. Stick paper shapes on for the puppet s eyes and nose.
shell	Something resembling or likened to a shell because of its shape or its function as an outer case. The technique of carving shell.
size	A person or garment corresponding to a particular numbered size. A forest the size of Wales.
skeleton	A sport in which a competitor races down a frozen track on a skeleton sled. She was no more than a skeleton at the end.
soma	Personification of a sacred intoxicating drink used in Vedic ritual.
stand	The place where someone typically stands or sits. A stand of poplars.
structure	The quality of being organized. He has good bone structure.
substructure	An underlying or supporting structure. Tudor princes had little in the way of a bureaucratic substructure.
support	Supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation. They developed a scheme of mutual support.
surround	The area encircling something surroundings. The country the flat agricultural surround.
systema skeletale	The hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal.
underframe	The internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape.

Usage Examples of "Frame" as a noun

• An old bicycle frame.
• An utterance may mean the opposite of what it says if used within a frame of teasing.
• The frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention.
• Frames are realized by linguistic items such as ‘well’, ‘right’, and ‘OK.
• Pragmatically asides step back from the ongoing interpretative frame.
• The frame of verbs of perception.
• This goodly frame the Earth.
• A shiver shook her slim frame.
• The establishment of conditions provides a frame for interpretation.
• The frame was much more valuable than the miror it held.
• Jones won the first four frames.
• Video footage slowed down to 20 frames a second.
• The wooden frame of the huge bed.
• We have in our inward frame various affections.

Frame as a Verb

Definitions of "Frame" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “frame” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Surround so as to create a striking or attractive image.
• Formulate in a particular style or language.
• Make or construct (something) by fitting parts together or in accordance with a plan.
• Form or articulate (words.
• Place (a picture or photograph) in a frame.
• Take or catch as if in a snare or trap.
• Produce false evidence against (an innocent person) so that they appear guilty.
• Construct by fitting or uniting parts together.
• Enclose in or as if in a frame.
• Make up plans or basic details for.
• Enclose in a frame, as of a picture.
• Formulate (a concept, plan, or system.

Synonyms of "Frame" as a verb (44 Words)

arrange	Arrange attractively. They arranged to meet at eleven o clock.
border	Provide with a border or edge. The states bordering on the Black Sea.
build	Commission finance and oversee the building of something. People scrimp and save to build a better life for their children.
cast	Form by pouring e g wax or hot metal into a cast or mold. He cast the book down on to the chair angrily.
compose	Prepare (a text) for printing by manually, mechanically, or electronically setting up the letters and other characters in the order to be printed. He composed the First Violin Sonata four years earlier.
conceive	Judge or regard; look upon; judge. I had conceived a passion for another.
construct	Form (a sentence) according to grammatical rules. A company that constructs oil rigs.
contrive	Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort. He contrived to flood the flat three times.
coordinate	Form a coordinate bond to an atom or molecule. The sodium atom is coordinated to two oxygen atoms.
couch	Lay down. To arms cried Mortimer and couch d his quiv ring lance.
create	Create or manufacture a man made product. Schoenberg created twelve tone music.
devise	Arrange by systematic planning and united effort. A training programme should be devised.
draft	Select a player for a sports team through the draft. Draft a speech.
draw up	Cause to flow.
engineer	Design as an engineer. The men who engineered the tunnel.
ensnare	Catch in or as in a trap. They were ensnared in city centre traffic.
entrap	Trick (someone) into committing a crime in order to secure their prosecution. He argued that his client had been entrapped by an undercover police officer.
establish	Institute enact or establish. The trompe l oeil illusion establishes depth.
fabricate	Make up something artificial or untrue. You will have to fabricate an exhaust system.
fabricate charges against	Put together out of artificial or natural components or parts.
fabricate evidence against	Make up something artificial or untrue.
falsely incriminate	Bring an accusation against; level a charge against.
form	Assume a form or shape. The precepts which form the basis of the book.
formulate	Elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses. The argument is sufficiently clear that it can be formulated mathematically.
frame in	Take or catch as if in a snare or trap.
frame up	Enclose in a frame, as of a picture.
hatch	Emerge from the eggs. Young birds fish and reptiles hatch.
make	Make or cause to be or to become. The pilot didn t make it his neck s broken.
manufacture	Put together out of artificial or natural components or parts. Most plants use the sun s light to manufacture their food through photosynthesis.
map out	Explore or survey for the purpose of making a map.
mount	(of a feeling) become stronger or more intense. The company had successfully mounted takeover bids.
orchestrate	Arrange or score (music) for orchestral performance. The song cycle was stunningly arranged and orchestrated.
organize	Arrange or form into a living being or tissue. Julie organized food and drink for the band.
originate	Begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc. The word originated as a marketing term.
plan	Make or work out a plan for devise. The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion.
put	Put into a certain place or abstract location. They tried to put me at ease.
put together	Attribute or give.
redact	Edit (text) for publication. A confidential memo which has been redacted from 25 pages to just one paragraph.
set in a frame	Put into a certain place or abstract location.
set up	Equip with sails or masts.
shape	Give a particular shape or form to. Most caves are shaped by the flow of water through limestone.
sketch out	Make a sketch of.
think up	Have in mind as a purpose.
work out	Prepare for crops.

Usage Examples of "Frame" as a verb

• He had had the photo framed.
• Frame a policy.
• What immortal hand or eye could frame thy fearful symmetry?
• Frame a picture.
• He claims he was framed.
• Staff have proved invaluable in framing the proposals.
• He walked out before she could frame a reply.
• A short style cut to frame the face.
• The innocent man was framed by the police.

Associations of "Frame" (30 Words)

anatomical	Relating to bodily structure. Anatomical abnormalities.
bony	(of a person or part of the body) so thin that the bones can be seen. A bony shad fillet.
building	The occupants of a building. A picture of her standing amongst a building of rooks.
concave	Curving inward. Concave lenses.
conduit	A passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass. The gas pipe should not be close to any electrical conduit.
cylindrical	Having the form of a cylinder. The cavity is roughly cylindrical.
forelimb	The front limb (or the homologous structure in other animals, such as a flipper or wing.
form	A set order of words a formula. A thick mist was forming all around.
framework	The underlying structure. Providing a factual framework for future research.
jamb	A side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace. He leaned against the door jamb.
lattice	An interlaced structure or pattern resembling a lattice. Honeysuckle was growing up a lattice round the door.
latticed	Decorated with or in the form of a lattice. A latticed screen.
lintel	A horizontal support of timber, stone, concrete, or steel across the top of a door or window.
morph	An instance of morphing an image. The computer programmer morphed the image.
morphological	Pertaining to geological structure. The language s phonological morphological and syntactic structure.
morphology	Studies of the rules for forming admissible words. A generative approach to Italian morphology.
osseous	Consisting of or turned into bone; ossified. Osseous tissue.
pane	A panel or section of panels in a wall or door.
porch	A structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance. The north porch of Hereford Cathedral.
porthole	A small window on the outside of a ship or aircraft.
shape	Shape or influence give direction to. Her lips shaped barely audible words.
sill	Each of the lower horizontal members of the frame of a cart or motor or rail vehicle.
skeletal	Existing only in outline or as a framework of something. A small skeletal boy clothed in rags.
skeleton	A sport in which a competitor races down a frozen track on a skeleton sled. The Canadian men s skeleton team.
square	A thing that is square or approximately square in shape. They felled and squared the timber themselves.
structural	Relating to or concerned with the morphology of plants and animals. The blast left ten buildings with major structural damage.
structuralism	An anthropological theory that there are unobservable social structures that generate observable social phenomena.
structure	Give a structure to. We shall use three headings to give some structure to the discussion.
tubular	(of a wave) hollow and well curved. Donatello is totally tubular when he s jamming.
window	An opening that resembles a window in appearance or function. Television is a window on the world.