take shape
Start becoming clear
To take shape is to begin developing a definite or recognizable form.
Ideas, plans, and projects take shape as they move from vague notions toward concrete reality: The novel is finally taking shape after months of revision.
Physical things also take shape: The sculpture began to take shape under her hands.
Come out into view
- materializeBecome physically present
- formShape or document
- crystallizeForm into ordered structure
- coalesceUnite into one mass
solidify · consolidate · unfold · manifest · evolve · germinate · ripen · mature
Form-giving container
- sculptShape by carving
- carveCut to shape
- forgeFurnace for shaping metal
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
fashion · contour · outline · silhouette · structure · configure · form · proportion
Begin plant development
- sproutNew plant emergence
- blossomFlower on fruit tree
- flourishTo grow vigorously
- matureFully grown or developed
ripen · expand · develop · unfold · bloom · burgeon · thrive · come along
State of being understandable
- visionAbility to see
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
comprehension · insight · breakthrough · actualization · manifestation · become clear · dawn · click
emerge
Come out into view
- materializeBecome physically present
- formShape or document
- crystallizeForm into ordered structure
coalesce · solidify · consolidate · unfold · manifest · evolve · germinate · ripen · mature · blossom
mold
Form-giving container
cast · fashion · contour · outline · silhouette · structure · configure · form · proportion · dimension
germinate
Begin plant development
mature · ripen · expand · develop · unfold · bloom · burgeon · thrive · come along · fill out
clarity
State of being understandable
- visionAbility to see
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- understandingMental comprehension of something
recognition · comprehension · insight · breakthrough · actualization · manifestation · become clear · dawn · click · fall into place
take shapefall apart
Break into pieces
disintegrate · dissolve · scatter · break down · crumble
take shapefall through
Fail to materialize
come to nothing · peter out · fizzle out · stall · flounder
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