The word frame refers to a rigid structure designed to support or enclose something, like a picture frame or the frame of a building. It can also refer to the underlying structure or shape of something, like the frame of a vehicle or a person’s body. In a broader sense, “frame” can be used metaphorically to describe the context or perspective from which something is viewed or interpreted, like the “frame of reference.” The Indonesian equivalent of frame is kerangka or bingkai depending on the context.
Synonyms:
- Structure
- Outline
- Border
- Skeleton
- Framework
- Enclosure
- Casing
- Housing
- Mount
- Form
Sentences Using “Frame”:
- The artist carefully selected a frame for the painting.
- The building’s steel frame was constructed first, then the walls were added.
- She had a thin frame, but her strength was remarkable.
- The photographer adjusted the frame to focus on the sunset.
- The bicycle frame is made of lightweight aluminum.
- His argument was built within the frame of historical context.
- The door frame was too small for the new cabinet.
- The athlete has an athletic frame, built for speed.
- He framed his idea in a way that made it seem more persuasive.
- The architect designed the frame of the house to withstand strong winds.
Related Words:
- Structure
- Skeleton
- Border
- Outline
- Support
- Architecture
- Construction
- Housing
- Design
- Enclosure
- Mounting
- Perimeter
- Reinforcement
- Shape
- Assembly
Phrasal Verbs Related to “Frame”:
- Frame up (to falsely accuse someone or fabricate evidence)
- Frame for (to plan or design a situation or object for a particular purpose)
- Frame out (to construct or outline something, especially in building)
- Frame in (to confine or restrict someone within certain boundaries)
- Frame of mind (to describe someone’s mental or emotional state)
- Frame as (to characterize or categorize something in a particular way)
- Frame into (to insert or incorporate something into a structure)
- Frame around (to build or shape something around a central element)
- Frame off (to separate or enclose an area with a frame)
- Frame up on (to plan or devise something against someone, usually to deceive)
Idiomatic Expressions Related to “Frame”:
- A frame of mind (one’s mood or mental state)
- In the frame (being a candidate or option for something)
- Frame of reference (a perspective or viewpoint from which something is understood)
- Behind the frame (the underlying motive or cause, often hidden from view)
- Out of the frame (no longer relevant or involved)
- A skeleton frame (a basic structure or outline, lacking detailed elements)
- A shaky frame (a fragile or unstable situation)
- Frame the issue (to present or set up an issue in a particular way)
- In the frame of mind to (in the right mood or condition to do something)
- Put something in the frame (to introduce something as a possibility or option)
