Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Pretend.
How to pronounce pretend:
US
Pretend - as a noun
Pretend - as an adjective satellite
Imagined as in a play
Example: "The make-believe world of theater"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
make-believePretend - as a verb
Make believe with the intent to deceive
Example: "He feigned that he was ill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affect14dissemble14feign9sham9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belie7misrepresent16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Behave unnaturally or affectedly
Example: "She's just acting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
act5dissemble14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put forward a claim and assert right or possession of
Example: "Pretend the title of king"
Put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
Example: "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guess6hazard19venture10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speculate13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like
Example: "She makes like an actress"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
make10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5play9represent11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
State insincerely
Example: "He professed innocence but later admitted his guilt"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
profess12Pretend - as an adjective
Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.
Example: "As children we used to go on "spying" missions around the neighbour's house, but it was all pretend."
Example Sentences
"She likes to pretend that she's a princess."
"The children pretend to be superheroes and save the day."
"He pretended to be sick so he wouldn't have to go to school."
"I can pretend to be happy even when I'm feeling sad."
"Let's pretend that we're on a tropical island."
Word Game Points
Is PRETEND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretend is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRETEND has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PRETEND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretend is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRETEND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is PRETEND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretend is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRETEND has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
