Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pass-for
phrasal verb
/pæss fɔːr/
Definition
To be accepted as someone or something else; to be mistaken for another person or thing.
Examples
- She could easily pass for a teenager with her youthful looks.
- He has a talent for accents and can pass for a native speaker of several languages.
- In certain situations, he tried to pass for a manager to gain better access.
Meaning
When someone passes for another, they are perceived as that person or thing due to similarities in appearance, behavior, or other traits.
Synonyms
- appear as
- seem like
- be mistaken for
- act like
