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To make a false display of
“He tried to fake a sense of confidence to hide his insecurities.”
To produce a counterfeit copy of
“He managed to get through the checkpoints with a passport that was faked.”
To alter or manipulate, especially with the intention to deceive
“However, the fact that it is possible to fake the results of most personality tests seriously beclouds their usefulness in an industrial setting.”
To perform, make, or do without preparation or knowledge
“I have no idea what I'm doing. I'll just have to fake it till I make it.”
(sports) To execute a move intended to deceive an opponent
“The star guard would fake the defense by stepping to his left and then quickly cutting to the right.”
Plural for an object that is not genuine
“I couldn't afford a real Gucci, so I just bought a cheaper fake.”
Plural for a person who is not who they claim to be, usually for underhanded reasons
“The doctor was discovered to be a fake after working at the hospital without qualifications for many years.”
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