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Frank
(frăngk)n.
A member of one of the Germanic tribes of the Rhine region in the early Christian era, especially one of the Salian Franks who conquered Gaul about ad 500 and established an extensive empire that reached its greatest power in the ninth century.
[Middle English, from Old English Franca and Old French Franc, both from Late Latin Francus, of Germanic origin.]
frank 1
(frăngk)adj. frank·er, frank·est
1. Open and sincere in expression; straightforward: made several frank remarks about the quality of their work.
2. Clearly manifest; evident: frank enjoyment.
tr.v. franked, frank·ing, franks
1.
a. To put an official mark on (a piece of mail) so that it can be sent free of charge.
b. To send (mail) free of charge.
2. To place a stamp or mark on (a piece of mail) to show the payment of postage.
3. To enable (a person) to come and go freely.
n.
1.
a. A mark or signature placed on a piece of mail to indicate the right to send it free of charge.
b. The right to send mail free.
2. A franked piece of mail.
[Middle English, free, from Old French franc, from Late Latin Francus, Frank; see Frank.]
frank′ness n.
Synonyms: frank1, candid, forthright, outspoken, straightforward, open
These adjectives mean revealing or disposed to reveal one's thoughts freely and honestly. Frank implies directness, sometimes to the point of bluntness: "And yes, to be frank, the singing was atrocious" (Eileen Pollack).
Candid and forthright often suggest refusal to evade difficult or unpleasant issues: "Save, save, oh save me from the candid friend!" (George Canning)."He wanted his countrymen to know the truth, and he was forthright about the challenges they faced" (Sean Hannity).
Outspoken usually implies bold lack of reserve: "She is outspoken to the point of never holding back, on politics or much else" (Joseph Epstein).
Straightforward denotes directness of manner and expression: "George was a straightforward soul....'See here!' he said. 'Are you engaged to anybody?'" (Booth Tarkington).
Open suggests freedom from all trace of reserve or secretiveness: "I will be open and sincere with you" (Joseph Addison).
These adjectives mean revealing or disposed to reveal one's thoughts freely and honestly. Frank implies directness, sometimes to the point of bluntness: "And yes, to be frank, the singing was atrocious" (Eileen Pollack).
Candid and forthright often suggest refusal to evade difficult or unpleasant issues: "Save, save, oh save me from the candid friend!" (George Canning)."He wanted his countrymen to know the truth, and he was forthright about the challenges they faced" (Sean Hannity).
Outspoken usually implies bold lack of reserve: "She is outspoken to the point of never holding back, on politics or much else" (Joseph Epstein).
Straightforward denotes directness of manner and expression: "George was a straightforward soul....'See here!' he said. 'Are you engaged to anybody?'" (Booth Tarkington).
Open suggests freedom from all trace of reserve or secretiveness: "I will be open and sincere with you" (Joseph Addison).
frank 2
(frăngk)n. Informal
A frankfurter.
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frank
(fræŋk)adj
1. honest and straightforward in speech or attitude: a frank person.
2. outspoken or blunt
3. open and avowed; undisguised: frank interest.
vb (tr)
5. (Telecommunications) chiefly Brit to put a mark on (a letter, parcel, etc), either cancelling the postage stamp or in place of a stamp, ensuring free carriage. See also postmark
6. (Telecommunications) to mark (a letter, parcel, etc) with an official mark or signature, indicating the right of free delivery
7. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) to facilitate or assist (a person) to come and go, pass, or enter easily
8. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) to obtain immunity for or exempt (a person)
n
9. (Telecommunications) an official mark or signature affixed to a letter, parcel, etc, ensuring free delivery or delivery without stamps
10. (Telecommunications) the privilege, issued to certain people and establishments, entitling them to delivery without postage stamps
[C13: from Old French franc, from Medieval Latin francus free; identical with Frank (in Frankish Gaul only members of this people enjoyed full freedom)]
ˈfrankable adj
ˈfranker n
ˈfrankness n
Frank
(fræŋk)n
(Historical Terms) a member of a group of West Germanic peoples who spread from the east bank of the middle Rhine into the Roman Empire in the late 4th century ad, gradually conquering most of Gaul and Germany. The Franks achieved their greatest power under Charlemagne
[Old English Franca; related to Old High German Franko; perhaps from the name of a typical Frankish weapon (compare Old English franca javelin)]
Frank
(Dutch fraŋk)n
1. (Biography) Anne. 1929–45, German Jewess, whose Diary (1947) recorded the experiences of her family while in hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam (1942–44). They were betrayed and she died in a concentration camp
2. (Biography) Robert. born 1924, US photographer and film maker, born in Switzerland; best known for his photographic book The Americans (1959)
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frank1
(fræŋk)adj. , frank•er, frank•est,
adj.
1. direct and unreserved in speech: frank criticism.
2. lacking inhibition or subterfuge: frank curiosity.
3. unmistakable; clinically evident: frank blood.
n. 4. a stamp, printed marking, or signature on a piece of mail indicating that postal charges have been paid.
v.t. 5. to mark (mail) for transmission by virtue of a frank.
6. to enable to pass or go freely.
7. to facilitate the comings and goings of (a person).
[1250–1300; Middle English < Old French franc < Late Latin francus free, orig. Frank1]
frank′a•ble, adj.
frank′er, n.
syn: frank, candid, open, outspoken imply a freedom and boldness in speaking. frank implies a straightforward, almost tactless expression of one's real opinions or sentiments: He was frank in his rejection of the proposal. candid suggests sincerity, truthfulness, and impartiality: a candid appraisal of her work. open implies a lack of reserve or of concealment: open antagonism. outspoken suggests free and bold expression, even when inappropriate: an outspoken and unnecessary show of disapproval.
frank2
(fræŋk)n.
a frankfurter.
[1900–05, Amer.; by shortening]
Frank
(fræŋk)n.
1. a member of a confederation of Germanic peoples living on the right bank of the lower Rhine in the 3rd century a.d. and by the 6th century ruling most of what is now France, the Low Countries, and W Germany.
2. an inhabitant of the early medieval polities founded by the Franks.
3. (now in historical contexts) any native of W Europe.
[before 900; Middle English; Old English Franca]
Frank
(fræŋk, frɑŋk)n.
Anne, 1929–45, German Jewish girl who died in Belsen concentration camp in Germany: her diaries about her family hiding from Nazis in Amsterdam (1942–44) published in 1947.
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frank
Past participle: franked
Gerund: franking
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| Noun | 1. | Frank - a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century European - a native or inhabitant of Europe Salian, Salian Frank - a member of the tribe of Franks who settled in the Netherlands in the 4th century AD |
| 2. |  frank - a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread rollsausage - highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings Vienna sausage - short slender frankfurter usually with ends cut off | |
| Verb | 1. | frank - stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing stamp - to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something; "a man whose name is permanently stamped on our maps" |
| 2. | frank - exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks | |
| Adj. | 1. | frank - characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation" candid, forthright, free-spoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder, outspoken, plainspoken, blunt direct - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action; "a direct question"; "a direct response"; "a direct approach" |
| 2. | frank - clearly manifest; evident; "frank enjoyment" obvious - easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors" |
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frank
adjective
1. candid, open, free, round, direct, plain, straightforward, blunt, outright, sincere, outspoken, honest, downright, truthful, forthright, upfront (informal), unrestricted, plain-spoken, unreserved, artless, ingenuous, straight from the shoulder (informal) They had a frank discussion about the issue.
candid reserved, shy, indirect, cunning, secretive, crafty, evasive, reticent, artful, inscrutable, shifty, underhand
candid reserved, shy, indirect, cunning, secretive, crafty, evasive, reticent, artful, inscrutable, shifty, underhand
2. unconcealed, open, complete, obvious, genuine, evident, utter, explicit, manifest, transparent, unmistakable, out-and-out, wholehearted, undisguised, dinkum (Austral & N.Z. informal), thoroughgoing, unfeigned with frank admiration on his face
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frank
adjectiveManifesting honesty and directness, especially in speech:
candid, direct, downright, forthright, honest, ingenuous, man-to-man, open, plainspoken, straight, straightforward, straight-out, unreserved.
Informal: straight-from-the-shoulder, straight-shooting.
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Translations
искрен
upřímnýfrankovat
åbenhjertigfrankere
bérmentesítnyiltőszinte
hreinskilinn
frankuoti
apzīmogotatklātsvaļsirdīgs
ofrankovať
odkritosrčen
damgalamakdürüstsamimî
Frank
1 [fræŋk] N (Hist) → franco/a m/ffrank
1 [fræŋk] ADJ (franker (compar) (frankest (superl))) → francoto be frank (with you) → para serte franco, sinceramente
frank
2 [fræŋk] VT [+ letter] → franquearCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
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Frank
frank
1adj (+er) person → offen; opinion also → ehrlich; comment, discussion also → freimütig; to be frank with somebody → ehrlich or offen mit or zu jdm sein; he wasn’t very frank about it → er äußerte sich nicht sehr offen dazu; to be (perfectly) frank (with you) → um (ganz) ehrlich zu sein
frank
2Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
frank
1 [fræŋk] adj (-er (comp) (-est (superl))) → franco/a, sincero/a, aperto/afrank
2 [fræŋk] vt (letter) → affrancareCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
frank
(frӕŋk) adjective saying or showing openly what is in one's mind; honest. a frank person; a frank reply.
verb to mark a letter by machine to show that postage has been paid.
ˈfrankly adverbKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
frank
a. obvio-a, rel. a una condición fisica presente.
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