English / word
pretend
verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to act as if something is true when it is not
To act as if something is true when it is not.
In context
01
The child likes to pretend he is a doctor.
02
Do not pretend you understand the question.
Synonyms
act,fake,feign
Antonyms
reveal,show
Collocations
pretend to be,pretend play,pretend interest
Verb forms
Past: pretended · Past participle: pretended · -ing: pretending