mold

verb/mɔɫ.ˈdaɾ/medium

mol·dar

Definition

To shape or form a malleable substance. Figuratively, to influence or shape character, ideas.

She molded the dough into a loaf.

His teachers helped to mold his young mind.

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Common collocations

mold claymold charactermold opinionmold into shape

Do italiano 'moldare', por sua vez do latim 'mŏdŭlāre' ('modelar, modular').