Antonyms for pass for


Grammar : Verb
Spell : pas, pahs
Phonetic Transcription : pæs, pɑs


Definition of pass for

Origin :
  • "written permission to pass into, or through, a place," 1590s, from pass (v.). Sense of "ticket for a free ride or admission" is first found 1838. Colloquial make a pass "offer an amorous advance" first recorded 1928, perhaps from a sporting sense. Phrase come to pass (late 15c.) uses the word with a sense of "completion, accomplishment."
  • As in masquerade : verb disguise
  • As in posture : verb display an attitude
  • As in resemble : verb look or be like

Synonyms for pass for

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