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Lightbulb Tomar forma and dar forma
can we say in English?
TO take shape
to give shape to sth
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Yes, our plans are taking shape nicely.
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Yes, our plans are taking shape nicely.
and will give shape to our future considerations.
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'To take shape' and 'to give shape to'.

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3.shape - give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/SHAPE
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