verb

mold

Translation

to mould, to shape, to form

First, mold the dough into small balls.

First, mould the dough into small balls.

These experiences helped mold her character.

These experiences helped mould her character.

((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to shape sth. into sth. else. She moulded the clay into a vase.

((sb./sth.)) to influence the development of sb./sth. Experiences mould a person's character.

Synonyms: shape, form, fashion, influence

From Old French 'modle', from Latin 'modulus' (a small measure). Related to 'model'.

You use a *mould* (the noun) *to mould* (the verb) something into a specific shape.