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FRANK Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word frank. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word frank. (close relations)
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candid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

• informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared

• openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

forthright
adjectiveadj
adverb

• directly and without evasion; not roundabout

adjective satellite

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

honest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

adjective satellite

• without dissimulation; frank

• worthy of being depended on

• without pretensions

• not forged

• gained or earned without cheating or stealing

open
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed

• affording free passage or access

• used of mouth or eyes

• (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints

• ready or willing to receive favorably

• open and observable; not secret or hidden

noun

• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

• where the air is unconfined

• a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play

• information that has become public

adjective satellite

• with no protection or shield

• open to or in view of all

• not having been filled

• accessible to all

• not defended or capable of being defended

• (of textures) full of small openings or gaps

• having no protecting cover or enclosure

• not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

• not sealed or having been unsealed

• without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition

• not requiring union membership

• possibly accepting or permitting

• affording free passage or view

• openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

• ready for business

verb

• cause to open or to become open

• start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning

• become open

• begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.

• spread out or open from a closed or folded state

• make available

• become available

• have an opening or passage or outlet

• make the opening move

• afford access to

• display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer

straightforward
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• free from ambiguity

• without evasion or compromise

• without concealment or deception; honest

• pointed directly ahead

transparent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

• so thin as to transmit light

• free of deceit

• easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety)

truthful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• expressing or given to expressing the truth

adjective satellite

• conforming to truth

frankfurter
nounn
noun

• a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

frankfurt
nounn
noun

• a German city; an industrial and commercial and financial center

blunt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a broad or rounded end

• used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

verb

• make less intense

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• make less sharp

• make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation

dog
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

• a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman

• informal term for a man

• someone who is morally reprehensible

• a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

• a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

• metal supports for logs in a fireplace

verb

• go after with the intent to catch

franking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced.

free-spoken
adjective satellite

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

hotdog
nounn
noun

• someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself

• a frankfurter served hot on a bun

• a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

outspoken
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

plainspoken
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• using simple and direct language

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

point-blank
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• in a direct and unequivocal manner

adjective satellite

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

• close enough to go straight to the target

postmark
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing

verb

• stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

wiener
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

• United States mathematician and founder of cybernetics (1894-1964)

wienerwurst
nounn
noun

• a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

Best Hypernyms For FRANK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for frank, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
european excuse exempt mark marker marking relieve sausage stamp
Phrases (1)
let off

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