pretend (that) — to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈtend/
Example Sentences
- He pretended his vegetables were tiny aliens to make eating fun.
- I pretend to understand math, but actually I'm completely lost.
- Let's pretend we're millionaires and plan our dream vacation.
pretend (that)
VERB[/prɪˈtend/]
to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not
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💡 Concept
The kids pretend that the cardboard box is a real spaceship.
🎵 Rhyme
Pretend to be brave, defend what you intend!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/prɪˈtend/
🇬🇧 UK/prɪˈtend/
🌳Etymology
Prefixpre--
Roottend
🎵Rhyme
extenddefendintendattendblend
extend
defend
intend
attend
blend
🔗Collocations
pretend to be
pretend that
let's pretend
pretend play
pretend not to know
just pretend
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“He pretended his vegetables were tiny aliens to make eating fun.”
😄 Fun example
“I pretend to understand math, but actually I'm completely lost.”
“Let's pretend we're millionaires and plan our dream vacation.”
“She pretended not to see her ex-boyfriend at the coffee shop.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
fakeactsimulatefeignmake believe
Antonyms
revealadmitconfess
Related
imaginerole-playdeceivemaskdisguise
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