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formare

to form / to train

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

costituirecrearecostruireeducare

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

distruggeresmantellaresciogliereeliminare

Usage note

'Formare' has two main uses: to form/create something, and to train/educate people. 'Formarsi' = to form oneself, to develop. 'Formazione' = training, formation.

Example

"Vogliono formare un nuovo gruppo di studio."

"They want to form a new study group."

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