1. not genuine; made to look real in order to deceive

1. something that is not genuine; a copy made to deceive

1. to make something appear real or genuine when it is not
2. to pretend to have or feel something

Examples

• The painting turned out to be a fake Picasso.
• She wore fake jewelry to the party.
• The police discovered fake passports in his luggage.
• He tried to fake his signature on the document.
• Don’t fake a smile if you’re not happy.
• The antique dealer was selling fakes to unsuspecting customers.
• She had to fake confidence during the job interview.