verb๐ShareTo claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception."My little brother pretends to be asleep when he doesn't want to do his chores. "characteractionattitudemoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.)."My little brother pretends to be a superhero when he plays in the backyard. "actioncharacterattitudeappearancemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)"He pretends authority he doesn't actually have. "abilitycharacteractionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe."The little boy pretends to be a superhero when he plays in the backyard. "actionentertainmentcharactermindChat 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."He pretends to be sick so he doesn't have to go to school. "appearanceactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo intend; to design, to plot; to attempt."The spy pretends to be a tourist to gather information. "planactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo hold before one; to extend."The security guard pretends his walkie-talkie towards the incoming vehicle, signaling it to stop. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
