English · Word Candidate

frame

/ˈfɹeɪ̯m/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: frames · framing · framed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho phù hợp hoặc thoải mái

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Verb

Examples

I will hereafter frame myself to be coy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To construct by fitting together or uniting various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xây dựng bằng cách lắp ráp các bộ phận

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Verb

Examples

Nature that fram’d vs of foure Elements, Warring within our breaſts for regiment, Doth teach vs all to haue aſpyring minds:

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The structural elements of a building or other constructed object.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

các yếu tố cấu trúc của một tòa nhà

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Noun

Examples

Now that the frame is complete, we can start on the walls.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cấu trúc được tạo thành từ các bộ phận

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Noun

Examples

The chiefeſt God firſt moouer of that Spheare, Enchac’d with thouſands euer ſhining lamps, Will ſooner burne the glorious frame of Heauen, Then ſhould it ſo conſpire my ouerthrow.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “frame” mean?

To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.

Is “frame” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.