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pretend

/prɪˈtɛnd/

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verb

-tends; -tended; -tending

to act as if something is true when it is not true [+ obj]

She pretended (that) she didn't care what other people said about her.

I'm going to pretend (that) we never had this conversation.

He had a big stain on his shirt, but I pretended not to notice.

The children pretended to be asleep.

She pretended to be angry. = She pretended (that) she was angry.

He pretended to be blind. = He pretended [=(more commonly) feigned] blindness.

I don't pretend to have all the answers. [=I don't claim that I have all the answers]

(formal) He was pretending an emotion he really couldn't feel. [no obj]

I don't like having to pretend. = I don't like pretending.

She looked like she was enjoying the party but she was just pretending.

It was a mistake, and to pretend otherwise would be foolish.

to imagine and act out (a particular role, situation, etc.) [+ obj]

Pretend (that) I'm your boss. What would you say?

The children were pretending to be animals.

He pretended to make a phone call. [no obj]

Let's just pretend for a moment. I'm your boss. What would you say to me?

pretend to

[phrasal verb]

pretend to (something) formal :to claim that you have (something, such as a quality or ability)

She pretends to a deep religious devotion, but I don't believe her.

usually used in negative statements

I don't pretend to any expertise in these matters.

adjective

informal :not real :imaginary

The little girl has a pretend [=make-believe] friend.

The children played on a pretend train.

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