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pretend

verb
/prɪˈtɛnd/

Meaning

To act as if something is true when it is not.

Example Sentences

The children pretended to be superheroes.

Example Expressions

pretend play

Synonyms

feign, fake, simulate, act

Antonyms

reveal, show

Collocations

pretend to be, pretend play, pretend interest

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