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March 10, 2020 Word of the Day

frame /ˈfreɪm/ verb
frame
/ˈfreɪm/
verb

frames; framed; framing

A wall of framed photos
A wall of framed photos
Definition of FRAME

1 a : to put (something) inside an open structure that holds it : to put (something) in a frame

  • frame a picture

  • a framed photograph

  • steel-framed spectacles

1 b : to be around the edge of (something) — usually used as (be) framed

  • a house framed by a white picket fence

  • The child's face was framed by brown curls.

2 : to produce (something written or spoken)

  • It was the first state to frame a written constitution.

: to express (a question, answer, etc.) in words

  • She framed her questions carefully.

3 : to make (an innocent person) appear to be guilty of a crime

  • She claims that she was framed.

— see also FRAME-UP

framer noun, plural framers [count]

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