to pass for
Pronunciation
/pˈæs fɔːɹ/

Definition & Meaning of "pass for"in English

to pass for
01

to be mistaken or accepted as something or someone else, often because of a resemblance or similarity

Transitive: to pass for sb/sth
to pass for definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
State verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
for
Base verb
pass
Present tense
pass for
3rd person singular
passes for
Present participle
passing for
Past simple
passed for
Past participle
passed for
Examples
With a bit of makeup and the right outfit, she could easily pass for a celebrity.
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