frank

US /fræŋk/
UK /fræŋk/
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open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters

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To be frank, I don't think that's a good idea.
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She was very frank about her feelings.
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candiddirectforthrightbluntstraightforward
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evasiveindirectguarded
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a signature or mark on a letter or parcel indicating that postage has been paid or is not required

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The senator's mail was sent with a frank.
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He applied a frank to the package before mailing it.
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postmarkstampendorsement
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to mark (a letter or parcel) with an official frank or stamp to indicate that postage has been paid or is not required

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The company will frank all outgoing mail.
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He franked the envelope before dropping it in the mailbox.
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stamppostmarkmeter