verb๐ShareTo claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception."The child was pretending to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "charactermindactioncommunicationmoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.)."The child was pretending to be a superhero, running around with a towel as a cape. "actioncharactermindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)"He was pretending expertise in computers to get the job. "characterabilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe."The children were pretending to be astronauts, soaring through the imaginary cosmos. "actioncharacterentertainmentmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo hold before, or put forward, as a cloak or disguise for something else; to exhibit as a veil for something hidden."She was pretending to be sick to avoid taking the test. "appearancecharacteractionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo intend; to design, to plot; to attempt."The rebels were pretending to storm the palace, but their real goal was to distract the guards. "actionplanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo hold before one; to extend."She was pretending her hand to the lost puppy so it would feel safe enough to come closer. "actionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe act of imagining; make-believe"The children's pretending was very creative; they pretended to be astronauts exploring the moon. "mindactionentertainmentcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
