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