Frame ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Frame ( noun )

1. The structure that gives shape or support to something.
2. A particular state or stage in the development or progress of something.
3. A set of circumstances or the context in which something is set or considered.
4. An individual picture or photograph in a film or slide show.
5. A pair of glasses or sunglasses.

Origin:

Middle english (originally in the sense "framework"): from old french fraime, of germanic origin; related to dutch raam and german rahmen.

Examples:

1. The frame of the building was made of steel.
2. He was arrested in the early stages of the investigation and has been in custody ever since.
3. The report should be read in the context of the current economic situation.
4. The film is made up of a series of individual frames.
5. I need to get my broken frame fixed.

(As a verb)

Frame ( verb )

1. The structure that gives shape or support to something.
2. A particular state or stage in the development or progress of something.
3. A set of circumstances or the context in which something is set or considered.
4. An individual picture or photograph in a film or slide show.
5. A pair of glasses or sunglasses.

Origin:

Middle english (originally in the sense "framework"): from old french fraime, of germanic origin; related to dutch raam and german rahmen.

Examples:

1. The frame of the building was made of steel.
2. He was arrested in the early stages of the investigation and has been in custody ever since.
3. The report should be read in the context of the current economic situation.
4. The film is made up of a series of individual frames.
5. I need to get my broken frame fixed.