pretends

[US]/prɪˈtɛndz/
[UK]/prɪˈtɛndz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to act as if something is true when it is not; to disguise oneself; to dress up in a game, especially for children; to claim to be something one is not

Phrases & Collocations

he pretends

she pretends

they pretends

always pretends

just pretends

pretends to be

pretends not to

pretends everything

pretends it's

never pretends

Example Sentences

she pretends to be busy when she really isn't.

he pretends to know everything in the meeting.

the child pretends to be a superhero during playtime.

she pretends to be happy despite her problems.

he pretends to listen, but he's actually distracted.

they pretend to be friends, but they don't get along.

she pretends to be a doctor in the school play.

he pretends to be confident, even when he's nervous.

they pretend to enjoy the party, but they're bored.

she pretends to be someone else online.

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