knit
Third Person
knits
Present Participle
knitting
Past Tense
knitted
Past Participle
knitted
1
to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles
transitive
- She knitted a cozy scarf for the winter.
- The grandmother taught her granddaughter how to knit a simple sweater.
- The artisan carefully knitted a colorful blanket for the baby.
- He knits socks for charity during his free time.
- The warm mittens were knitted by hand for the cold season.
2
to establish strong connections or bonds between individuals, groups, or elements
transitive
- The mentorship program aimed to knit seasoned professionals with aspiring talents.
- The family's annual gatherings knit relatives from different generations and backgrounds.
- The shared experiences of hardship knit the survivors of the disaster into a tight-knit community.
- The grassroots initiative sought to knit neighborhoods into vibrant communities.
Synonyms:
3
to gather or tighten fabric or skin, forming small folds or creases
transitive
- She knitted her brows in confusion when she couldn't understand the instructions.
- The expression of discomfort knitted lines around his mouth.
- The tight bandage knitted the skin on his wound, causing discomfort.
- Her constant frowning had knitted deep lines into her face.
- His habit of squinting knitted crow's feet around his eyes prematurely.