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Pretend Definition & Meaning

1. To act as if something is true or real, when it is not.

Example: She pretended to be sick so she could skip school.

2. To make believe or imagine something that is not real.

Example: The children pretended they were pirates on a treasure hunt.

3. To feign or simulate a feeling or emotion.

Example: He pretended to be happy, but he was actually very sad.

4. To claim or assert something without evidence or proof.

Example: The politician pretended to have a solution to the problem, but he had no plan.

5. To assume a false identity or role.

Example: The spy pretended to be a tourist while gathering information.

Examples of the word pretend used in sentences.

  • Sometimes when I am alone at home, I pretend to be a famous singer and sing loudly.
  • When my sister and I play together, we often pretend to be on a treasure hunt.
  • My little brother likes to pretend that he is a pirate and searches for hidden treasure.
  • I like to pretend that I am a superhero when I play with my friends.
  • I pretend to be a chef when I cook in the kitchen with my mom.
  • They pretended to be angry with each other, but it was just a joke.
  • She pretended to understand the instructions, but she was actually lost.
  • If you pretend to be confident, people will think you are.
  • I pretend to be a superhero when I'm playing with my little brother.
  • He likes to pretend he's a famous musician when he plays his guitar.
  • Jack pretended to be sick so he could stay home from school and play video games.
  • I often pretend I'm a famous chef when I'm cooking dinner for my family.
  • Sarah pretended to be interested in the conversation, but she was really just bored.
  • My little sister likes to pretend she's a princess whenever she wears her favorite dress.
  • The actor pretended to be surprised when he won the award, but he had secretly expected it all along.
  • Don't pretend you know everything about the topic when you're clearly clueless.
  • It's not healthy to pretend everything is okay when you're struggling with a mental health issue.
  • Sometimes, I like to pretend I'm on a tropical island when I'm stuck in traffic.
  • The children love to pretend they are superheroes and save the day.
  • I don't want to hurt my friend's feelings, so I'll just pretend that I like her new haircut.
  • She pretended to enjoy the party, but in reality, she was counting the minutes until she could leave.
  • She pretended to be sick to avoid attending the meeting, but her boss saw right through her ruse.
  • As a child, he loved to pretend he was an astronaut and explore imaginary planets in his backyard.
  • He couldn't resist pretending to be a secret agent while completing mundane tasks like grocery shopping or filling up his car with gas.
  • Despite his lack of interest, he pretended to be engaged in the conversation to avoid offending his colleague.
  • He often pretends not to understand complex topics just to avoid having to engage in intellectual conversations with his colleagues.
  • She knew she had to pretend to be happy for her friend's success, even though she was secretly envious.
  • As an actor, she had to pretend to be a doctor for her latest film role.
  • She pretended to enjoy the party, but in reality, she was counting down the minutes until she could leave.
  • Despite being a high-level executive, he still likes to pretend he's a pirate when he's out sailing with his friends.
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