pretended; pretending; pretends
Definition of pretend
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
does not pretend to be a psychiatrist
2a : to make believe : feign he pretended deafness
b : to claim, represent, or assert falsely
pretending an emotion he could not really feel
1 : to feign an action, part, or role especially in play
2 : to put in a claim
cannot pretend to any particular expertise— Clive Barnes
pretend
adjectiveDefinition of pretend (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : imaginary, make-believe had a pretend pal with whom he talked
2 : not genuine : mock pretend pearls
3 : being a nonfunctional imitation
a pretend train for the children to play in
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The first known use of pretend was in the 15th century
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