Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
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Word origin
From Latin praetendere, to stretch something out in front, which reached English through Old French.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praetendere
- English cognates
- tend, extend
Grammar
Examples
pirates.
"Pretend to" is followed by a verb.
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"Pretend that" is followed by a whole clause.
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The word "that" can be left out after "pretend".
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pretend: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 12: pretend, immediately, battle and 6 more words.