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pass for

VERB
masquerade
Synonyms
STRONG
attitudinize dissemble dissimulate frolic impersonate mask pose posture pretend revel
WEAK
pass as pass off
Antonyms
STRONG
be honest
WEAK
reveal unmask
VERB
posture
Synonyms
STRONG
affect attitudinize display fake masquerade playact pose
WEAK
do a bit do for effect fake it make a show pass off put on airs put up a front show off
Antonyms
STRONG
withhold
WEAK
be truthful
VERB
resemble
Synonyms
STRONGEST
feature mirror parallel simulate
STRONG
approximate coincide double duplicate echo favor follow match relate
WEAK
appear like be similar to be the very picture of bear resemblance to bring to mind come close to come near correspond to have earmarks of have signs of remind one of seem like smack of sound like take after
Antonyms
WEAK
contradict contrast deviate differ disagree

Example Sentences

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Bode explained that she had been unable to locate her virtual boarding pass for her connecting flight, so she approached the crew at the gate for assistance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Jones' silky long pass for Kildunne to run in, plus several brilliant breaks from full-back Emma Sing who stood up with a big performance were highlights.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The game is also minting its own celebrities and fueling dramas that could pass for reality TV plotlines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And you are both taking a risk financially: Whatever you put on paper will only come to pass for one of you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Not only had she gotten Pefta to grant me permission for this visit, she had also secured a pass for herself and Mate to go shopping for supplies in the meanwhile.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez