Definitions
1.verbTo fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
2.verbTo construct by fitting or uniting together various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.
3.verbTo bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.
4.verbOf a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements."Once we finish framing the house, we'll hang tin on the roof."
5.verbOf a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.
6.verbTo position visually within a fixed boundary."The director frames the fishing scene very well."
7.verbTo construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation."How would you frame your accomplishments?"
8.verbConspire to incriminate falsely a presumably innocent person. See frameup."The gun had obviously been placed in her car in an effort to frame her."
9.verbTo wash ore with the aid of a frame.
10.verbTo move.
11.verbTo proceed; to go.
12.verbTo hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit).
13.verbTo strengthen; refresh; support.
14.verbTo execute; perform."All have sworn him an oath that they should frame his will on earth."
15.verbTo cause; to bring about; to produce.
16.verbTo profit; avail.
17.verbTo fit; accord.
18.verbTo succeed in doing or trying to do something; manage.
19.nounThe placing of a picture, etc. in a frame.
20.nounThe placing of something in context.
21.nounFramework