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molded

Pronunciation: [moʊldɪd]

Word

Learn how to use molded in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “shaping”

(verb) to shape something into a specific form or design, like when you press soft material into a mold to make it hold that shape. Think of making cookies by pressing dough into a cookie cutter.

Example

She molded the clay into a beautiful vase.

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He didn't mold the dough properly, so the cookies spread out instead of keeping their shape.

Example

How did you mold the sand into a castle?

Context: “influence”

(verb) to influence or change someone or something in a certain way, like how a teacher shapes students' ideas or personalities. It’s about making something or someone develop in a specific direction.

Example

His experiences molded him into a confident leader.

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Negative comments did not mold her self-esteem; she remained confident.

Example

In what ways do you think your childhood molded you?

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) describing something that has been shaped or formed into a specific design. This often refers to how something looks after being created or constructed.

Example

The molded plastic parts fit together perfectly.

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The molded pieces were not smooth, and they looked rough instead.

Example

What are the advantages of using molded materials in products?

How to pronounce molded

Pronunciation: [moʊldɪd]

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