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pretending

/prɪˈtɛndɪŋ/ /priˈtɛndɪŋ/

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verb

ادّعى، زعم

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

Examples :

"The child was pretending to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "

كان الطفل يدعي أنه نائم حتى لا يضطر إلى أكل الخضروات.

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verb

ادّعى، تظاهر

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

Examples :

"The child was pretending to be a superhero, running around with a towel as a cape. "

كان الطفل يتظاهر بأنه بطل خارق، يركض في كل مكان بمنشفة كعباءة.

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verb

ادعى

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

Examples :

"He was pretending expertise in computers to get the job. "

كان يدعي الخبرة في أجهزة الكمبيوتر للحصول على الوظيفة.

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verb

ادعى، تظاهر

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

Examples :

"The children were pretending to be astronauts, soaring through the imaginary cosmos. "

كان الأطفال يتظاهرون بأنهم رواد فضاء، يحلقون عبر الكون الخيالي.

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verb

ادّعى، تظاهر

To hold before, or put forward, as a cloak or disguise for something else; to exhibit as a veil for something hidden.

Examples :

"She was pretending to be sick to avoid taking the test. "

كانت تتظاهر بالمرض لتجنب إجراء الاختبار.

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verb

ادعى، زعم، نوى

To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.

Examples :

"The rebels were pretending to storm the palace, but their real goal was to distract the guards. "

كان المتمردون يدعون اقتحام القصر، لكن هدفهم الحقيقي كان تشتيت انتباه الحراس.

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verb

ادّعى، تظاهر

To hold before one; to extend.

Examples :

"She was pretending her hand to the lost puppy so it would feel safe enough to come closer. "

كانت تمد يدها إلى الجرو الضائع حتى يشعر بالأمان الكافي ليقترب.

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noun

ادعاء، تظاهر

The act of imagining; make-believe

Examples :

"The children's pretending was very creative; they pretended to be astronauts exploring the moon. "

كان ادعاء الأطفال مبدعًا جدًا؛ فقد تظاهروا بأنهم رواد فضاء يستكشفون القمر.

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