Frame
1. To build by putting together the structural parts of; construct a house.
After the foundation. you then frame the house.
2. To conceive or design; frames an alternate proposal. I was try to frame the
problem in another way.
3. To arrange or adjust for a purpose; The question was framed to draw only one
answer.
4. To enclose in or as if in a frame. We need to frame the painting.
5. To put into words; formulate. You must frame a proper reply.
6. To make up evidence or contrive events so as to incriminate (a person)
falsely. They framed him for their crime.
7. To prearrange (a contest) so as to ensure a desired fraudulent outcome; to
frame a prizefight. The outcome of the fight was framed.
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