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    pretend
    /prɪˈtɛnd/

    verb

    • 1. behave so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not: "I closed my eyes and pretended I was asleep" Similar make as ifprofessaffectdissimulate
    • 2. lay claim to (a quality or title): "he cannot pretend to sophistication"

    adjective

    • 1. not really what it is represented as being; imaginary: informal "the children poured out pretend tea for the dolls"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRETEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of pretend as a verb and an adjective, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use pretend in different contexts, such as games, lies, or imagination.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › pretendPretend - definition of pretend by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, and examples of the verb pretend, which means to give a false appearance of, to claim falsely, or to make believe. Compare with related words such as affect, assume, feign, and dissemble.

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    Pretend is a verb that means to create or attempt to create a false appearance or situation. It can also mean to make believe, to claim, or to allege something. See the origin, synonyms, and usage examples of pretend.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRETEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb pretend, which can mean to claim, to feign, or to make believe. See synonyms, pronunciation, and sentences with pretend.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pretendPretend Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Synonym Discussion of Pretend. to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing; to make believe : feign; to claim, represent, or assert falsely… See the full definition

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionpretend verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb pretend, with examples and synonyms. Find out how to use pretend to lie, deceive, imagine or claim something.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pretendPretend - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    To pretend is to act as if you're someone else. If you pretend to be your mother for a phone conference with your math teacher, try putting on her high heels to help you get into character.

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