Synonyms for passing for
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : pas, pahs |
| Phonetic Transcription : pæs, pɑs |
Top 10 synonyms for passing for Other synonyms for the word passing for
- appear like
- be similar to
- be the very picture of
- bear resemblance to
- bring to mind
- come close to
- come near
- correspond to
- dissimulate
- do a bit
- do for effect
- double
- duplicate
- echo
- fake
- fake it
- favor
- follow
- frolic
- have earmarks of
- have signs of
- impersonate
- make a show
- mask
- masquerade
- match
- pass as
- pass for
- pass off
- playact
- pose
- posture
- pretend
- put on airs
- put up a front
- relate
- remind one of
- revel
- seem like
- show off
- smack of
- sound like
- take after
Définition of passing 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
Antonyms for passing for
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