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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

    PRETEND definition: 1. to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive…. Learn more.

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

    The meaning of PRETEND is to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing. How to use pretend in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pretend.

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

    5 meanings: 1. to claim or allege (something untrue) 2. to make believe, as in a play 3. to present a claim, esp a dubious one.... Click for more definitions.

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

    PRETEND meaning: 1. to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive…. Learn more.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpretend verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of pretend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

    1. To give a false appearance of; feign: "You had to pretend conformity while privately pursuing high and dangerous nonconformism" (Anthony Burgess). 2. To claim or allege insincerely or falsely: doesn't pretend to be an expert. 3. To represent fictitiously in play; make believe: pretended they were on a cruise. 4.

  8. 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.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › pretendPRETEND Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    to appear falsely, as to deceive; feign: to pretend to go to sleep. to make believe: The children pretended to be cowboys. to presume; venture: I can't pretend to say what went wrong.

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

    pretend. verb. /prɪˈtɛnd/. Verb Forms. [intransitive, transitive] to behave in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true I'm tired of having to pretend all the time.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRETEND | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    PRETEND meaning: to behave as if something is true when it is not: . Learn more.

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