S: (n) form, shape, pattern (a perceptual structure) "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"
Verb
S: (v) determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate (shape or influence; give direction to) "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
S: (v) shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge (make something, usually for a specific function) "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
S: (v) shape, form (give shape or form to) "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"