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former.

to form (generic sense)

6 characters2 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

verb/fɔʁ.me/
  1. to form (generic sense)

  2. to shape (to make into a certain shape)

  3. to train; to educate

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old French former, borrowed from Latin fōrmāre (“to form”).

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