shape vs flatten

flatten vs shape

shape is a noun but flatten is not a noun.

shape and flatten both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shape	Yes	No	Yes	No
flatten	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, flatten is a hyponym of shape; that is, flatten is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:

shape: give shape or form to
flatten: make flat or flatter

Other hyponyms of shape include individuate, tie, terrace, fork, tabulate, dimension, roll, draw, strike, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, twist, sliver, ridge, plume, round, round off, round out, scallop, scollop, square, square up, dish, fit, deform, distort, strain, blow, block, block, cup, circle, encircle, turn.

shape (noun)	flatten (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
the visual appearance of something or someone
alternative names for the body of a human being
a perceptual structure
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

shape (verb)	flatten (verb)
give shape or form to	become flat or flatter
shape or influence; give direction to	make flat or flatter
make something, usually for a specific function	lower the pitch of (musical notes)

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