pass for
phrasal verb
passed for; passing for; passes for
Definition of pass for
: to be accepted or regarded as (something)
What passes for entertainment around here? the ancient practices that once passed for science
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 19 Jun. 2021.
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