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Pretend

verb
/pɹɪˈtɛnd/
Word Frequency: 6.2

Definitions

1.verbTo claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
2.verbTo feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).
3.verbTo lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)
4.verbTo make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe.
5.verbTo hold before, or put forward, as a cloak or disguise for something else; to exhibit as a veil for something hidden.
6.verbTo intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.
7.verbTo hold before one; to extend.
8.adjectiveNot really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.
"As children we used to go on "spying" missions around the neighbour's house, but it was all pretend."

Synonyms

feignmake-believeshamdissembleaffectplayunrealactfakepersuadespoofconvince

Rhymes With

contendcomprehendapprehendtranscendcommendcondescendattendportend
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