Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pretended
verb
/prɪˈtɛndɪd/
Definition
To make something that is not true appear real or to act as if something is the case when it is not.
Examples
- She pretended to be happy even though she was sad.
- He pretended that he had finished his homework, but it was still incomplete.
- They pretended to be friends to deceive their rivals.
Meaning
Pretended refers to the act of feigning, simulating, or making believe. It is often used to indicate a deception or an act of performance where the truth is concealed.
Synonyms
- faked
- simulated
- feigned
- acted
