/pɾetenˈdeɾ/
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Translation
to intend, to aim for
Word origin
From Latin praetendere ('to stretch forth, to put forward as a claim'), from prae ('before') plus tendere ('to stretch'). English 'pretend' shares the root but drifted towards feigning, making this a false friend.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praetendere
- English cognates
- pretend, tend
Grammar
Verb type-er regular
Examples
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What are you aiming to achieve with that attitude?
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I do not intend to bother anyone.
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She was aiming to arrive before nightfall.
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A young man was courting her older sister.
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With this plan we aim to save a lot of money.
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