pretend in English: To act as if something is true when it is not. (verb)

Translation

To act as if something is true when it is not.

Word origin

From Latin praetendere, to stretch something out in front, which reached English through Old French.

Verb typeregular (pretend, pretends, pretended)

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".

play

To take part in a game or fun activity, or to make music on an instrument.

lie

Something said that is not true.

act

To do something, or to play a part in a film or a play.

game

A game is something you play for fun, often with rules and a winner.

seem

To look or feel like something is true, even if you are not sure.

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