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deform

/dɪˈfɔːrm/
de · form dɪ · ˈfɔːrm
English Definition
v. to spoil the shape or appearance of something
中文释义
使变形，损坏形状
Significado en Español
deformar
한국어 뜻
변형시키다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm biến dạng
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Example Sentence

Heat can deform plastic objects easily.

热量很容易使塑料物品变形。

Synonyms
distort disfigure misshape
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “deform”:

  1. A maintain
  2. B distort
  3. C preserve
  4. D restore
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B — distort. “deform” means v. to spoil the shape or appearance of something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Great heat can ______ the soft plastic into a twisted, ugly shape.

  1. A restore
  2. B perfect
  3. C deform
  4. D preserve
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C — deform. “deform” means v. to spoil the shape or appearance of something

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Common questions about “deform”

What does “deform” mean?

deform — v. to spoil the shape or appearance of something. In Chinese: 使变形，损坏形状.

How do you pronounce “deform”?

deform is pronounced /dɪˈfɔːrm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · form.

How do you use “deform” in a sentence?

Heat can deform plastic objects easily. (热量很容易使塑料物品变形。)

What are synonyms for “deform”?

distort, disfigure, misshape — all close in meaning to deform (v. to spoil the shape or appearance of something).

Is “deform” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. deform appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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