pass (for)

verb

Definition of pass (for)next
as in to pretend
to present a false appearance of in public they pass for being a loving couple, but in reality they are only friends

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass (for)
  1. pretend
  2. simulate
  3. assume
  4. put on
Verb
  • For instance, pretending to admire them will go to great lengths, especially compared to providing them with a reality check or confronting them about their mistakes, behavior, or values.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In 1966, Cole starred with Deborah Walley (Gidget Goes Hawaiian) in the 3D sci-fi film The Bubble and appeared on an episode of Gunsmoke in which his character pretended to be the son of a man killed by Matt Dillon (James Arness).
    Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of pretend
Verb
  • Anthropic’s experiments, on the other hand, attempted to simulate a more realistic situation.
    Billy Perrigo, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
  • For virtual calls, focus on looking into the camera periodically to simulate eye connection, particularly when making a key point.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of simulate
Verb
  • Challenging Ageism and Sexism It’s often assumed that innovation and entrepreneurship is for younger people, fueled by the tech startup culture that celebrates youthful founders.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, Saint Francis used an 8-0 run to assume a 21-17 lead with 10:32 left in the first half.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of assume
Verb
  • The musical follows Elmer McCurdy, an outlaw who was killed in a shootout with police in 1911 and then had his mummified corpse put on display and later made the rounds on the carnival and sideshow circuit.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In the case of a government shutdown, those workers are put on leave because there isn't money budgeted for their job.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of put on
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