Also means
to model
Usage Note
Modellare means to physically shape a material (modellare l'argilla = to shape clay) but also figuratively to mould character or style (modellare il comportamento). It is a regular -are verb and takes avere as auxiliary. The reflexive modellarsi su means 'to model oneself on.'
Examples
"L'artista modella l'argilla con le mani."
Natural Translation
The artist shapes the clay with his hands.

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