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Candid is a synonym of frank.



As adjectives the difference between frank and candid

is that frank is honest, especially in an manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised while candid is impartial and free from prejudice.

As nouns the difference between frank and candid

is that frank is free postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article) while candid is a spontaneous or unposed photograph.

As a verb frank

is to place a frank on an envelope.

As a proper noun Frank

is a given name derived from Germanic.

frank

English

(wikipedia frank)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) , in turn from the name of an early Germanic confederation, the Franks .

Adjective

(er)
  • honest, especially in an manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
    • May I be frank with you?
  • (medicine) unmistakable, clinically obvious, self-evident
    • The research probes whether treating pre-diabetes with metformin can prevent progression to frank diabetes.
  • (obsolete) Unbounded by restrictions, limitations, etc.; free.
  • * Spenser
    • It is of frank gift.
  • (obsolete) Liberal; generous; profuse.
  • * L'Estrange
    • Frank of civilities that cost them nothing.
  • (obsolete, derogatory) Unrestrained; loose; licentious.
    • (Spenser)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (uncountable) Free postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article).
  • * Cowper
    • I have said so much, that, if I had not a frank , I must burn my letter and begin again.
  • (countable) The notice on an envelope where a stamp would normally be found.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To place a frank on an envelope.
  • * 1811 , Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility , chapter 20
    • It will be so ridiculous to see all his letters directed to him with an M.P.—But do you know, he says, he will never frank for me?
  • To exempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc.
  • To send by public conveyance free of expense.
    • (Charles Dickens)

    Etymology 2

    Shortened form of frankfurter.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A hot dog or sausage.
    • Buy a package of franks for the barbecue.
  • * {{quote-video
    • , year = 1978 , title = , people = (Jackie Cooper) , role = (Perry White) , passage = I want the name of this flying whatchamacallit to go with the Daily Planet like bacon and eggs, franks and beans, death and taxes, politics and corruption! }}
    Synonyms
    * frankfurt * frankfurter
    Related terms
    * cocktail frank
    See also
    * sav * savaloy

    Etymology 3

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (UK) the grey heron.

    • Etymology 4

    (etyl) franc.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A pigsty.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten.
    • (Shakespeare)
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    candid

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Impartial and free from prejudice.
    • he knew not where to look for faithful advice, efficient aid, or candid judgement.'' — Washington Irving — ''The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (1884)
  • Straightforward, open and sincere.
    • My candid opinion was that it was all rubbish!'' — Jules Verne — ''A Journey To The Center Of The Earth
  • Not posed or rehearsed.
    • will the introduction of supplementary flash or flood intrude on a candid picture situation or ruin the mood? — Popular Photography (2002)

    Synonyms

    * frank * open * parrhesiastic * sincere * unreserved

    Related terms

    * candelabrum * candela * candidate * candle * candlepower * candlestick * candour * chandler * chandlery

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A spontaneous or unposed photograph.
    • His portraits looked stiff and formal but his candids showed life being lived.