Pass for

verb

To be thought of as something or someone else.

He's so young looking, he could pass for a student.
Visual representation of "pass for" - To be thought of as something or someone else

Often appears as...

  • pass for a professional
  • pass for a local
verb

To successfully act as if one is someone or something one is not.

She's not a doctor, but she managed to pass for one in the movie.
Visual representation of "pass for" - To successfully act as if one is someone or something one is not

Often appears as...

  • pass for an expert
  • pass for a manager
verb

To be thought of as something or someone else.

He's so young looking, he could pass for a student.
Visual representation of "pass for" - To be thought of as something or someone else

Often appears as...

  • pass for a professional
  • pass for a local
verb

To successfully act as if one is someone or something one is not.

She's not a doctor, but she managed to pass for one in the movie.
Visual representation of "pass for" - To successfully act as if one is someone or something one is not

Often appears as...

  • pass for an expert
  • pass for a manager
Definition 1 of 2
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Age Ambiguity

Used when someone looks much younger or older than they really are.

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At 30, she could pass for 20 in the right lighting.
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Not Literal

It's about appearance or impression, not necessarily reality.

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With his accent, he could pass for an American.
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Cultural Perception

Depends on how people perceive certain traits or stereotypes.

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She dressed in a saree and could easily pass for an Indian at the festival.
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Age Ambiguity

Used when someone looks much younger or older than they really are.

Illustration for Age Ambiguity
At 30, she could pass for 20 in the right lighting.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

It's about appearance or impression, not necessarily reality.

Illustration for Not Literal
With his accent, he could pass for an American.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Perception

Depends on how people perceive certain traits or stereotypes.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
She dressed in a saree and could easily pass for an Indian at the festival.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Age Ambiguity

Used when someone looks much younger or older than they really are.

Illustration for Age Ambiguity
At 30, she could pass for 20 in the right lighting.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

It's about appearance or impression, not necessarily reality.

Illustration for Not Literal
With his accent, he could pass for an American.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Perception

Depends on how people perceive certain traits or stereotypes.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
She dressed in a saree and could easily pass for an Indian at the festival.
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