Definition of fake - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
copynot real, made to trick or imitate something real
- He bought a fake watch online.
2.
mannersinsincere or not genuine in behavior
- His smile seemed fake to everyone.
Verb
1.
behaviortr./intr. pretend to have feelings or conditionstr./intr.
- She can fake happiness even when sad..
2.
counterfeitingtr. create a counterfeit or imitation of somethingtr.
- He faked the signature on the document.
Noun
1.
imitationsomething that is not genuine
- He discovered the diamond was a fake..
2.
gamedeceptive move in sports to trick opponents
- The player used a fake to pass the defender.
3.
deceptionperson pretending to be something they are not
- He was exposed as a fake doctor.
4.
maritimeDated single coil or loop of a ropeDated
- The sailor arranged the rope in a fake.
Images of fake
single coil or loop of a rope
Expressions with fake
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simulate an emotion or reaction
She had to fake it to look happy at the party..
pretend to have qualities until they become real
She decided to fake it till she makes it in her new job.
act confident or skilled until truly confident or skilled
She decided to fake it until she makes it during the interview.
deceive someone to gain an advantage or in a playful way
He tried to fake out the defender with a quick move.
pretend to have confidence or skill until you really do
Just fake it till you make it in your new job.
pretend to have skills or confidence until you really do
She decided to fake it until you make it at her new job.
counterfeit or fraudulent, often used for objects
The painting was as fake as a three-dollar bill.
misleading situation resembling deceptive head movement
The stock's rise was just a head fake before it plummeted.
darker skin color from using a cosmetic product
His fake tan looked very orange in the sunlight.
smile insincerely to hide true feelings
He faked a smile to avoid showing his disappointment.
false stories made to trick people as news
Fake news spread quickly on social media.
individual falsely claiming to be a fan
He was exposed as a fake fan during the interview.
person betraying trust in friendship
His actions proved he was a fake friend all along.
person pretending to be something they are not
She turned out to be a genuine fake, not a licensed doctor.
pretend to die so others believe you are dead
He tried to fake his own death to escape trouble.
intended to deceive or trick
His friendly attitude was for fake.
collection of musical lead sheets for learning songs
He used a fake book to play at the gig.
Origin of fake
English, fake (to cheat) + -e (suffix)
Terms with fake included in their meaning
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not fake
true, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent
authenticity
genuine or real, not fake
fake
artificial or not genuine
clown accessory
fake red nose worn by clowns for fun
play
fake currency used for games or education
games
fake money used in games
genuine honey
honey made by bees, not artificial or fake
materials
made from true animal skin material rather than plastic or fake substitutes
abr: A generic placeholder representing a specific name or thing
used as a fake name for something unknown
authentic
real and not fake or counterfeit
not genuine
imitation or fake, not real
fake toughness
pretending to be confident or strong
expose deceit
discover someone is fake or insincere
internet
create a fake online profile to deceive
fake
not genuine or authentic
deception
fake object made to deceive
authenticity
genuine or true, not fake
fake
not genuine but made to look real
fake jewellery
jewellery made to look like real but not valuable
fake thing
not real, made to trick or mislead people
fake object
false thing presented as real or genuine
decoration
decorative object with a scene and fake snow
suspect fake
indicate suspicion that something is fake or deceptive
internet
someone who creates a fake online identity
Examples of fake in a sentence
She gave him a fake smile for the cameras. Their fake enthusiasm was easy to spot. She gave a fake apology after the argument. He tried to fake interest during the boring meeting. Actors often fake emotions for their roles. She faked a smile to hide her disappointment.
They faked the report to avoid penalties. The painting turned out to be a fake. She was upset to find out the autograph was a fake. Her fake sent the goalkeeper the wrong way. The basketball guard sold a convincing fake before shooting. The art dealer was a notorious fake. She realized her friend was a fake after the betrayal. He carefully coiled the rope into a fake on deck. Each fake was neatly arranged to prevent tangling.
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- French:faux, feindre, ...
- German:gefälscht, vortäuschen, ...
- Italian:contraffatto, fingere, ...
- Spanish:falso, fingir, ...
- Portuguese:falso, fingir, ...
- Chinese:假, 假装, ...
- Japanese:偽物の, ふりをする, ...
- Arabic:مُزَيَّف, تَظَاهَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְזוּיָּף, לְהַעֲמִיד פָּנִים, ...
- Russian:поддельный, притворяться, ...
- Ukrainian:фальшивий, прикидатися, ...
- Hindi:नकली, दिखावा करना, ...
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