faking

[ˈfeɪkɪŋ]

faking Definition

  • 1present participle of 'fake'
  • 2pretend to feel or have (an emotion, illness, or injury)
  • 3produce a counterfeit or fraudulent imitation of (a document, signature, banknote, or work of art)

Using faking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "faking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was faking her tears to get sympathy.

  • Example

    He faked his signature on the contract.

  • Example

    The painting was so good that it was hard to tell if it was faked or not.

faking Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: faking in Brief

'Faking' [ˈfeɪkɪŋ] is the present participle of 'fake', which means to pretend to have an emotion, illness, or injury, or to produce a counterfeit or fraudulent imitation of something. Examples include 'She was faking her tears to get sympathy,' and 'The painting was so good that it was hard to tell if it was faked or not.'

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