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   Guise

   /ɡīz/

   

   noun

   • 1. an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something: "he visited in the guise of an inspector" Similar likenessexternal appearanceappearancesemblanceformoutward formshapeimageaspectdisguisefalse colorscostumeclothesoutfitdresspretensefalse showfalse frontfalse displayshowfrontfacadeillusioncoverblindscreensmokescreenmasqueradepostureposeactcharadeinformal:put-onput-up job

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, of Germanic origin; related to wise2.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGUISE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   GUISE meaning: what something seems to be, although it is not: . Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › guisesGuises Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : a form or style of dress : costume. attended the masquerade in the guise of a court jester. 2. a. obsolete : manner, fashion. b. archaic : a customary way of speaking or behaving. 3. a. : external appearance : semblance. The android is a machine in human guise. b. : pretext. swindles people under the guise of friendship. Synonyms. act. airs.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › guise_nguise, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun guise mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun guise , five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

5. www.wordsmyth.netguise | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   Beginner's Dictionary. Intermediate Dictionary. Advanced Dictionary. guise. pronunciation: gaIz. features: Word Combinations ( noun) The meaning of guise. Definition of guise. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   Definition of guise in English:. cite. guise

7. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › guiseGuise Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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   Guise definition: The external appearance or form of something or someone.

8. www.powerthesaurus.org › guiseGUISE in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for GUISE

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   verbs. adjectives. Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. pretense. semblance. disguise. pretext. appearance. cover. likeness. form. front. mask. show. shape. costume. cloak. image. masquerade. pretence. cover-up. garb. veneer. facade. false front. camouflage. face.