model
verb/ˈmɒdl/
/ˈmɑːdl/
Verb Forms
Phrasal Verbs| present simple I / you / we / they model | /ˈmɒdl/ /ˈmɑːdl/ |
| he / she / it models | /ˈmɒdlz/ /ˈmɑːdlz/ |
| past simple modelled | /ˈmɒdld/ /ˈmɑːdld/ |
| past participle modelled | /ˈmɒdld/ /ˈmɑːdld/ |
| (US English) past simple modeled | /ˈmɒdld/ /ˈmɑːdld/ |
| (US English) past participle modeled | /ˈmɒdld/ /ˈmɑːdld/ |
| -ing form modelling | /ˈmɒdlɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːdlɪŋ/ |
| (US English) -ing form modeling | /ˈmɒdlɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːdlɪŋ/ |
- [transitive] model something to create a copy or description of an activity, a situation, etc. so that you can study it before dealing with the real thing synonym simulate
- The program can model a typical home page for you.
- We can accurately model the development process.
- Air quality planners can model the effects of trees on air pollution.
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- model something to represent something, especially in a diagram
- This finite set of data can be modelled by a growth curve.
- [transitive] model something to shape clay, etc. in order to make something
- a statue modelled in bronze
- a simple souvenir, modelled in the shape of a horse
More Like This Consonant-doubling verbsConsonant-doubling verbs - [transitive] model something (for somebody) to wear clothes in order to show them to people who might want to buy them
- The wedding gown is being modelled for us by the designer's daughter.
- Brad and Cindy are modelling chunky knitwear on the beach.
- [intransitive] to work as a model for an artist or in the fashion industry
- Ralph's been modelling since he was 16.
- [transitive] model something to set an example of behaviour that you want other people to copy
- Managers must model behaviour that is open and vulnerable.
- Teachers may need to model appropriate discussion behaviours.
create copy
clay, etc.
clothes
work as model
set an example
Word Originlate 16th cent. (denoting a set of plans of a building): from French modelle, from Italian modello, from an alteration of Latin modulus ‘measure’, diminutive of modus.
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