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

Need another word that means the same as “mold”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “mold” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Mold” are: mould, cast, clay sculpture, modeling, molding, moulding, mildew, stamp, forge, form, shape, work, model, determine, influence, regulate

Mold as a Noun

Definitions of "Mold" as a noun

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

• Loose soil rich in organic matter.
• A dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold.
• Sculpture produced by molding.
• The distinctive form in which a thing is made.
• A fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter.
• Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens.
• The process of becoming mildewed.
• A distinctive nature, character, or type.

Synonyms of "Mold" as a noun (8 Words)

cast	A mould used to make an object by casting. He had a cast in one eye.
clay sculpture	Water soaked soil; soft wet earth.
mildew	The process of becoming mildewed.
modeling	The act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale.
molding	Sculpture produced by molding.
mould	A pudding or savoury mousse made in a mould. A jelly mould.
moulding	A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied. A decorative plaster moulding placed at the centre of a ceiling.
stamp	An instrument for stamping a pattern or mark in particular an engraved or inked block or die. Even the least expensive movie bore the stamp of the studio s style.

Usage Examples of "Mold" as a noun

• A leader in the mold of her predecessors.
• A gelatin dessert made in a mold.
• A lobster mold.

Mold as a Verb

Definitions of "Mold" as a verb

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

• Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold.
• Shape or influence; give direction to.
• Become moldy; spoil due to humidity.
• Fit tightly, follow the contours of.
• Make something, usually for a specific function.
• Form in clay, wax, etc.

Synonyms of "Mold" as a verb (11 Words)

cast	Make a moulded object by casting metal. Votes have been cast in 40 per cent of the seats.
determine	Find out learn or determine with certainty usually by making an inquiry or other effort. He determined on a withdrawal of his forces.
forge	Create (something) strong, enduring, or successful. He forged a great suit of black armour.
form	Assume a form or shape. They formed a company.
influence	Have an influence on. The artist s work influenced the young painter.
mildew	Affect or be affected with mildew. The flat was very damp and mildewed.
model	Construct a model of. Model the latest fashion.
mould	Form (an object) out of malleable material. He was instrumental in moulding the policy and ideals of the journal.
regulate	Fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of. We cannot regulate the way people dress.
shape	Give shape or form to. Shape the dough into two inch balls.
work	Exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity. Taylor has worked in education for 17 years.

Usage Examples of "Mold" as a verb

• She molded the rice balls carefully.
• The dress molds her beautiful figure.
• The furniture molded in the old house.
• Mold public opinion.

Associations of "Mold" (30 Words)

adobe	The clay from which adobe bricks are made. Adobe houses.
alabaster	Made of alabaster. Alabaster statue.
brick	Bricks collectively as a building material. I had one of those Motorola bricks as my first cell phone.
briquette	A block of compressed coal dust or peat used as fuel.
calcite	A white or colourless mineral consisting of calcium carbonate. It is a major constituent of sedimentary rocks such as limestone and is deposited in caves to form stalactites and stalagmites.
calcium	A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth’s crust; an important component of most plants and animals.
cement	Concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement. They stood on the grey cement beside the pool.
crown	Dentistry dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth. Simple fillings no longer suffice and the tooth has to be crowned.
crystal	Articles made of crystal glass. A collection of crystal.
effigy	A representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture. The coin bears an effigy of Lincoln.
granite	Something having the quality of granite unyielding firmness. A man with granite determination.
gypsum	A soft white or grey mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. It occurs chiefly in sedimentary deposits and is used to make plaster of Paris and fertilizers, and in the building industry.
limestone	A sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals.
mineral	Of or denoting a mineral. Mineral ingredients such as zinc oxide.
molding	Sculpture produced by molding.
mud	Soil with mud muck or mire. Mud huts.
paste	A paste used as an adhesive especially for sticking paper. Wallpaper paste.
plaster	A surface of hardened plaster as on a wall or ceiling. The demonstrators plastered the hallways with posters.
plastic	Made of plastic. Plastic substances such as wax or clay.
porphyry	Any igneous rock with crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals.
poultice	Apply a poultice to. He poulticed the wound.
quartz	A hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form present in most rocks especially sandstone and granite yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impurities.
remodel	Change the structure or form of (something, especially a building. We are remodeling these rooms.
reshape	Shape again or shape differently. The decrees will thoroughly reshape Poland s economy.
sand	Rub with sandpaper. Sandpaper the wooden surface.
sculpt	Shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it. She was teaching him how to sculpt.
sculpture	Form or shape as if by sculpture especially with strong smooth curves. Ammonite shells with external sculpture near the aperture.
stamp	A mark or pattern made by a stamp especially one indicating official validation. It s one of those records that has classic stamped all over it.
statue	A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.
transform	Change a mathematical entity by transformation. This experience transformed her completely.