Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 10+ users

feign

/feɪn/
Meanings
  • verb

    pretend to have or feel something; make believe

    - "He feigned illness to avoid going to school."
    - "The actor feigned death during the scene."
    - "She feigned surprise when she received the gift."
  • verb

    represent falsely or misrepresent

    - "The defendant feigned innocence during the trial."
    - "The salesman feigned ignorance about the product's defects."
Pronunciation
  1. /feɪn/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61395031"
Synonyms

front , put on airs
Rhymes
Words rhyming with feign
rain , pain , gain , vain , chain
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. fain () : easily influenced or persuaded

  2. fane () : a temple or shrine

Variants
List of all variants of feign that leads to same result
feign , feigned , feigner , feigners , feigning , feigns
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

feigned, feigning, feigns

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French feignier, from feindre ‘to deceive, pretend, feign’.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The word 'feign' is related to the word 'deceive'.

  2. Feign is an antonym of the word 'reveal'.

  3. In Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night', Viola feigns to be a man to gain employment and win the love of Duke Orsino.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. disguise: The act of changing one's appearance or behavior to hide one's true identity or intentions.

  2. deception: The act of intentionally misleading or tricking someone.

  3. pretense: A false claim or statement, often used to conceal the truth or to create a desired impression.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. I wince, "feigning" interest in a TV Guide and mumbling a hello.

    - Douglas Coupland,{it}Generation X{/it},1991

  2. Success keeps her busy. "Relaxation?" she asks, "feigning" puzzlement. "What's that?"

    - Jennifer Johnston,{it}New Woman{/it},November 1990

  3. … Brad would sometimes clown or "feign" clumsiness just to crack her composed expression with a blush or a disapproving frown.

    - John Updike,{it}Trust Me{/it},1987
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, feign is often used to describe characters who pretend or disguise their true intentions. In art, it can refer to the use of false or misleading techniques to create an illusion. In music, feign can refer to the act of singing or playing an instrument in a way that is not genuine or true to the original.

How to Memorize "feign"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of pretending or disguising one's intentions. Imagine yourself in a situation where you need to feign something.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'feign' with the idea of pretending or disguising. Think of times when you have had to feign something in your life.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the etymology of the word: 'Feign' comes from the Old French word 'feindre', which means 'to deceive, pretend, feign'.

Memorize "feign" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize feign is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.

Install Now