FRANK


Meaning of FRANK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ fræŋk ]

( franker, frankest, franks, franking, franked)

1.

If someone is frank , they state or express things in an open and honest way.

‘It is clear that my client has been less than frank with me,’ said his lawyer...

They had a frank discussion about the issue.

= candid

ADJ : oft ADJ about/with n

• frank‧ly

He now frankly admits that much of his former playboy lifestyle was superficial.

ADV : ADV with v

• frank‧ness

The reaction to his frankness was hostile.

N-UNCOUNT : oft with poss

2.

When a letter or parcel is franked , it is marked with a symbol that shows that the proper charge has been paid or that no stamp is needed.

The letter was franked in London on August 6.

...a self-addressed, franked envelope.

VERB : usu passive , be V-ed , V-ed

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