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fake
01
designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity
Example
The counterfeit watch was identified as fake, lacking the quality and craftsmanship of the genuine product.
The toy robot looked like a fake version of the popular brand.
They gave him a fake trophy for his performance in the competition.
02
intentionally misleading or deceptive
Example
She showed me a fake ID when she tried to enter the club.
The document turned out to be fake, and the police were notified.
The website was full of fake reviews to trick customers.
to fake
Example
The counterfeiters faked the currency with precision to pass it off as genuine.
The artist was accused of faking famous paintings and selling them as originals.
The students faked their friend's handwriting to excuse their absence from class.
Example
She faked a headache to avoid going to the meeting.
She faked sadness when she heard the news, even though she was relieved.
He faked an injury to get sympathy from his teammates.
03
to change or manipulate something to make it appear real or authentic when it is not
Transitive: to fake sth
Example
She faked the test results to hide her poor performance.
The photo was faked to make it appear as though they were on vacation.
He faked his ID to get into the club.
Fake
01
a cheap imitation of something made to trick people
Example
The museum displayed a fake of the famous painting.
He was caught selling fakes as authentic antiques.
The seller was arrested for distributing fakes.
02
a deceptive move intended to trick an opponent and gain an advantage
Example
The soccer player used a fake to get past the defender.
He executed a perfect fake during his dribble.
The basketball player used a fake to fake out his opponent.
