Meaning

6 senses
  1. (transitive)To display an item on one's body for others to see the potential effect on their own bodies, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model.

    She modelled the shoes for her friends to appreciate.

    präsentieren

  2. (transitive)To devise a model of (some original), especially to better understand or forecast the original.

    They modelled weather patterns using a computer.

  3. (transitive)To make a miniature model of.

    He takes great pride in his skill at modeling airplanes.

    modellieren

    construct a model in the likeness of

  4. (transitive)To create from a substance such as clay.

    The sculptor modelled the clay into the form of a dolphin.

    modellieren

    create a representation or simulation of

  5. (intransitive)To make a model or models.

    plan or create according to a model or models

  6. (intransitive)To work as a model in art or fashion.

    The actress used to model before being discovered by Hollywood.

    modellieren, als Modell verwenden

Examples

563 sentences
  1. Mary is a plus-sized model.

    Мері — модель розміру "плюс". — deniko

    ruМэри - модель "plus-size". — astyng

  2. Tom used to date a model.

    Том колись зустрічався з моделлю. — deniko

  3. A model must have an attractive body.

    Модель повинна мати привабливе тіло. — deniko

    ruУ модели должно быть привлекательное тело. — Selena777

    deEin Model muss einen attraktiven Körper haben. — pne

  4. I used to dream about becoming a model.

    Я мріяла стати моделлю. — iceman

    ruЯ мечтала стать моделью. — Biga

    deFrüher träumte ich davon, ein Model zu werden. — pne

  5. Is this new model available on the market?

    Ця нова модель вже є на ринку? — deniko

    ruЭта новая модель доступна на рынке? — odexed

    deIst dieses neue Modell auf dem Markt erhältlich? — MUIRIEL

Translations

5 languages
Deutsch
By meaning 3
display:
make a miniature model:
use as a model:

Origin

From Middle French modelle, from Old Italian modello, from Vulgar Latin *modellus, diminut

From Middle French modelle, from Old Italian modello, from Vulgar Latin *modellus, diminutive form of modulus (“measure, standard”), diminutive of modus (“measure”); see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

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Forms

models, modeling, modeled, modeled
Base formmodel · to model
3rd person singularmodels
Present participlemodeling
Past simplemodeled / modelled
Past participlemodeled / modelled

regular · Lesson

Present simpleLesson

I, you, we, theymodel
he, she, itmodels

Past simpleLesson

all personsmodeled

Present perfectLesson

I, you, we, theyhave modeled
he, she, ithas modeled

Future simple (will)Lesson

all personswill model

Synonyms

10 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • form in clay, wax, etc:moldmould
  • construct a model in the likeness of:mock up
  • create a representation or simulation of:simulate
  • plan or create according to a model or models:pattern
  • assume a posture as for artistic purposes:posesitposture

Word family

6 related words

Collocations

12 patterns
  • role model
  • model plane
  • good role model
  • bad role model
  • model airplane
  • is a model
  • a model student
  • a model plane
  • a model airplane
  • made a model
  • a model train
  • new model

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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