verbπShareTo claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception."The child pretended to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "actioncharacterattitudemoralcommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.)."The child pretended to be asleep when his mother came into the room. "actioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)"He pretended fluency in Spanish to impress his boss, even though he only knew a few basic phrases. "abilityactionattitudecharacterhumanmindpersonsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe."The children pretended to be astronauts during their science class. "actioncharacterentertainmentmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold before, or put forward, as a cloak or disguise for something else; to exhibit as a veil for something hidden."He pretended to be sick so he wouldn't have to go to school. "appearanceactioncharacterattitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo intend; to design, to plot; to attempt."The student pretended to understand the complex math problem, hoping to avoid getting a bad grade. "actionplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold before one; to extend."The knight pretended his shield before him, bracing for the dragon's fire. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
