reframe

frame

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [freym]
- /freɪm/
- /ˌriːˈfreɪm /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [freym]
- /freɪm/

Definitions of reframe word

noun reframe a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc. 1
noun reframe a rigid structure formed of relatively slender pieces, joined so as to surround sizable empty spaces or nonstructural panels, and generally used as a major support in building or engineering works, machinery, furniture, etc. 1
noun reframe a body, especially a human body, with reference to its size or build; physique: He has a large frame. 1
noun reframe a structure for admitting or enclosing something: a window frame. 1
noun reframe Usually, frames. (used with a plural verb) the framework for a pair of eyeglasses. 1
noun reframe form, constitution, or structure in general; system; order. 1

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Origin of reframe

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; 1910-15 for def 8; 1920-25 for def 25; (v.) Middle English framen to prepare (timber), Old English framian to avail, profit; cognate with Old Norse frama to further, Old High German (gi)framōn to do; (noun) Middle English, derivative of the v.

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Parts of speech for Reframe

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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reframe popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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