faked
word · lemma: fake
/ˈfeɪkt/
faykt
/fˈeɪkt/
faykt
Definition
Did something false or pretended, such as making something look real when it is not, or pretending emotions or actions that are not genuine.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for actions, emotions, documents, or events that are not genuine. Common with 'faked ID', 'faked a smile', or 'faked injuries'. Usually negative or deceptive. Do not confuse with 'fake' (noun/adjective) or 'faker' (person).
Spanish: fingió - falsificóPortuguese (BR): fingiu - falsificouPortuguese (PT): fingiu - falsificouChinese (Simplified): 伪造了 - 假装了Chinese (Traditional): 偽造了 - 假裝了Hindi: नकली बनाया - झूठा दिखायाArabic: زوّر - تظاهرBengali: নকল করেছিল - ভান করেছিলRussian: подделал - симулировалJapanese: 偽装した - ごまかしたVietnamese: giả mạo - giả vờKorean: 위조했다 - 가장했다Turkish: sahte yaptı - taklit ettiUrdu: جعلی بنایا - جھوٹ موٹ کیاIndonesian: memalsukan - berpura-pura
Example Sentences
He faked being sick to skip school.
basic
The player faked a pass during the game.
basic
I totally knew she faked that laugh—it sounded so forced.
natural
Turns out the photos were faked and not from the real event.
natural
He faked surprise, but we all knew he was expecting it.
natural
She faked her signature on the document.
basic