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pretends

verb , present tense third-person singular of pretend

Synonyms and Antonyms of pretends

1 to take on a false or deceptive appearance

I pretended that I didn't care that my ex had a new man in her life

Synonyms of pretends

dissembles, dissimulates, lets on, makes out

Words Related to pretends

acts, impersonates, masquerades, playacts, plays, poses

affects, assumes, counterfeits, fakes, feigns, professes, puts on, shams, simulates

camouflages, conceals, disguises, masks

Phrases Synonymous with pretends

makes a pretense, makes a show, makes believe, puts on an act, puts up a front

2 to present a false appearance of

as if I would ever pretend illness just to take off a day from work

Synonyms of pretends

acts, affects, assumes, bluffs, counterfeits, dissembles, fakes, feigns, passes (for), professes, puts on, shams, simulates

Words Related to pretends

dissimulates, impersonates, lets on, masquerades, playacts, plays, poses

forges, imitates

camouflages, conceals, disguises, masks

Phrases Synonymous with pretends

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