Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pretend
verb
/prɪˈtɛnd/
Definition
To act as if something is true when it is not; to make believe.
Examples
- Children love to pretend they are superheroes.
- She pretended not to notice the mistake.
- He would pretend to be interested in the conversation.
Meaning
To feign or simulate a scenario or action; often used in the context of imaginative play or to describe deceptive behavior.
Synonyms
- feign
- simulate
- fake
- act
- disguise
