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/ˈfɹæŋk/ · adjective
Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised..
May I be frank with you?
The research probes whether treating pre-diabetes with metformin can prevent progression to frank diabetes.
It is of frank gift.
Frank of Civilities that cost them nothing.
Over the fields, in his franke lustinesse, And all the champain o're he soared light.
October 5, 1780, William Cowper, letter to Rev. William Unwin I have said so much, that, if I had not a frank, I must burn my letter and begin again.
But, although her friends were kind, Lady Anne was not easy; neither daughter made her appearance, nor did she receive a letter to account for their silence. She remembered, indeed, that Charles Penrhyn could not get franks now, and her daughters knew she would not pay postage; and she had commanded Helen to work night and day, saying, "surely they can give her common materials."
It will be so ridiculous to see all his letters directed to him with an M.P.—But do you know, he says, he will never frank for me?
Use frank when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Frank means Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised..
Common synonyms include unreserved, undisguised, frankfurt, frankfurter.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
May I be frank with you?
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