Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Pretends.
Pretends - as a noun
Pretends - as an adjective satellite
Imagined as in a play
Example: "The make-believe world of theater"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
make-believePretends - 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)
profess12Example Sentences
"He pretends to be a doctor."
"She pretends to understand the concept."
"The child pretends to be a superhero."
"My friend pretends not to know my secret."
"They pretends to be interested in the conversation."
Word Game Points
Is PRETENDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretends is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRETENDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PRETENDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretends is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRETENDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PRETENDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretends is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRETENDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
