Synonyms for mold

Synonyms for (noun) mold

Synonyms: mold, mould, cast

Definition: container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

Similar words: container

Definition: any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)


Synonyms: clay sculpture, mould, moulding, modeling, mold, molding

Definition: sculpture produced by molding

Similar words: sculpture

Definition: a three-dimensional work of plastic art


Synonyms: mould, mold

Definition: a distinctive nature, character, or type

Usage: a leader in the mold of her predecessors

Similar words: stylemark, trademark, earmark, hallmark

Definition: a distinctive characteristic or attribute


Synonyms: mould, mold

Definition: a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold

Usage: a lobster mold; a gelatin dessert made in a mold

Similar words: dish

Definition: a particular item of prepared food

Usage: she prepared a special dish for dinner


Similar words: sweet, dessert, afters

Definition: a dish served as the last course of a meal


Synonyms: mold, mould

Definition: a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter

Similar words: fungus

Definition: an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia


Synonyms: mildew, mold, mould

Definition: the process of becoming mildewed

Similar words: spoilage, spoiling

Definition: the process of becoming spoiled


Synonyms: mould, mold, cast, stamp

Definition: the distinctive form in which a thing is made

Usage: pottery of this cast was found throughout the region

Similar words: solid

Definition: a three-dimensional shape


Synonyms: mould, mold

Definition: loose soil rich in organic matter

Similar words: soil, dirt

Definition: the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock


Synonyms for (verb) mold

Synonyms: mildew, mold

Definition: become moldy; spoil due to humidity

Usage: The furniture molded in the old house

Similar words: change

Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night


Synonyms: influence, determine, regulate, mold, shape

Definition: shape or influence; give direction to

Usage: experience often determines ability; mold public opinion

Similar words: cause, do, make

Definition: give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

Usage: cause a commotion; make a stir; cause an accident


Synonyms: mold

Definition: fit tightly, follow the contours of

Usage: The dress molds her beautiful figure

Similar words: stick, adhere, cleave, cling, cohere

Definition: come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

Usage: The dress clings to her body; The label stuck to the box; The sushi rice grains cohere


Synonyms: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work

Definition: make something, usually for a specific function

Usage: She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough; shape a figure; Work the metal into a sword

Similar words: create from raw material, create from raw stuff

Definition: make from scratch


Synonyms: cast, mould, mold

Definition: form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

Usage: cast a bronze sculpture

Similar words: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work

Definition: make something, usually for a specific function

Usage: She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough; shape a figure; Work the metal into a sword


Synonyms: model, mold, mould

Definition: form in clay, wax, etc

Usage: model a head with clay

Similar words: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work

Definition: make something, usually for a specific function

Usage: She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough; shape a figure; Work the metal into a sword


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