noun

the visible shape or configuration of something.

the form, colour, and texture of the tree

shape,configuration,formation,conformation,structure,construction,arrangement,disposition,appearance,outward form/appearance,exterior,contours,lines,outline,silhouette,profile,design,format,cut,pattern,mould

verb

bring together parts or combine to create (something).

the company was formed in 1982

set up,devise,establish,found,launch,float,create,bring into being,put in place,organize,institute,start,begin,get going,initiate,bring about,inaugurate,lay the foundations of,arrange,draw up,line up,assemble,sort,order,range,array,dispose,marshal,deploy,gather,group,place,position,rank,grade