model-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: create a representation or model of

Examples:
We modeled the effects of the introduction of a herbicide-resistant sugar.
He modeled the dog in clay.
The Darwin Project will model how marine microbes live and evolve in the global ocean.

Mappings:
VerbNet: create-26.4
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: model.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 5, 6

Sense Number 2: create in imitation of

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] MODEL NP2[patient] PP Includes: MODEL ON, MODEL AFTER, MODEL ALONG

Examples:
They modeled their TNN show after 1950s TV variety programs.
They modeled their imperial methods on the Portuguese.
He often called St Francis of Assisi his hero and modeled his life after him.
He identified with the pseudo-aristocratic lifestyle, and in fact modeled
his home along those lines.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: model.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 3: display objects or oneself by using or posing

Examples:
Who modeled for that picture?
She made a lot of money modeling nailpolish for magazine ads.
He jumped out of his vehicle and modeled his attire in the roadway.

Mappings:
VerbNet: captain-29.8-1
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: model.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 4