B1 — Intermediateverb
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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