Faked: meaning, definitions and examples

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faked

 

[ feษชkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deception act

Faked is the past tense of the verb 'fake', which means to create a false appearance or to deceive someone. This can involve imitating or pretending to have qualities or attributes that are not genuinely possessed. The act of faking can be applied in various contexts, from art and sports to personal relations. For example, one might fake a smile to appear happy or fake a signature on a document. The term often carries a negative connotation, implying dishonesty or trickery.

Synonyms

counterfeited, deceived, feigned, pretended.

Examples of usage

  • She faked an injury to avoid playing.
  • He faked his ID to get into the club.
  • They faked enthusiasm during the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "faked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น falsificado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเค•เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefรคlscht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ palsu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั€ะพะฑะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ faล‚szywy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ falsificado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sahte

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์งœ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฒูŽูˆู‘ูŽุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ faleลกnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ faloลกnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผช้€ ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ponarejen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรถlsu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒแƒšแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saxta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ falsificado

Etymology

The term 'fake' originated from the 19th century, with its roots firmly embedded in the word 'fakery', which itself is derived from the combination of 'fak' and the suffix '-ery'. The verb 'to fake' began to gain popularity in American English by the late 1800s, gaining dual meanings of both 'to make' and 'to defraud'. The nuances of the term evolved over the years, branching out into various applications such as faking emotions, identities, or even art. Its negative connotation often reflects cultural values that prioritize authenticity and honesty, generating widespread use in contexts involving deception. As media and technology evolved, so did the notion of faking, with modern implications encompassing everything from fake news to digitally altered images.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,556, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.