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openhartig, direct
direct and honest in expressing oneself, even if some people might find it unpleasant
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Shiv appreciated Tom 's frank feedback on her presentation, even though it was a bit blunt.
Shiv waardeerde Toms openhartige feedback over haar presentatie, ook al was het een beetje bot.
The boss 's frank discussion about the company's financial struggles left the employees feeling uneasy but informed.
Het openhartige gesprek van de baas over de financiële problemen van het bedrijf liet de werknemers ongemakkelijk maar geïnformeerd voelen.
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easily perceived or clearly obvious
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There was a frank difference between the two proposals.
His excitement was frank to everyone in the room.
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a Germanic person who settled in the Roman Empire from the Rhine in the 4th century
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The Franks established powerful kingdoms in what is now France and Germany.
The Franks played a central role in the decline of Roman authority in Gaul.
to frank
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to exempt or authorize from payment, inspection, or official procedure, typically using an official pass or letter
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The diplomat was franked through customs without inspection.
Soldiers could be franked for certain military supplies.
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to mark a letter or package with a postmark or stamp indicating the date and time of mailing
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The office franked all outgoing letters before delivery.
The postal clerk franked the envelope with today's date.
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frankish
frankly
frankness
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