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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. 1

    To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.

  2. 2

    To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).

  3. 3

    To lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)

  4. 4

    To make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe.

adjective
  1. 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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