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Pretend
/pɹɪˈtɛnd/
To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
📖 Definitions of "Pretend"
verb
- 1
To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
- 2
To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).
- 3
To lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)
- 4
To make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe.
adjective
- 1
Not 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."
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