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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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  2. 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 make-believe.

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

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb and adjective pretend. Pretend means to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing, or to make believe or act a part.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRETEND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of pretend as a verb and an adjective, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce pretend and how to translate it in different languages.

  5. 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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    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.

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

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb pretend, which means to act or claim something that is not true or real. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for pretend.

  9. 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. When children or actors are pretending, it's fine, just playing.