Fake, unnatural or artificial in nature
“Shanti fetched a pretended smile from her wronged and burdened heart, and approached the ladies group in as a cheerful mood as she could.”
Characterized by a lack of sincerity
“Their sympathy is better expressed as a pretended interest in their welfare.”
Dishonestly claiming to be something that one isn't
“He had taken nothing but turpentine for it, as he was advised to by a pretended doctor, to whom he made known his condition.”
In a way that is easily perceived, understood or believed
Imaginary, not based in reality
Seemingly, apparently, or on the surface
Experienced indirectly, typically through the feelings or actions of another person
Past tense for to make a false show or pretense of
“I cannot pretend to understand the problem.”
Past tense for to play or act out a (usually imaginary) role
“It was a huge adventure and we'd play silly games and pretend we were pirates on a quest for gold.”
Past tense for to imagine or fantasize about something
“My little sister always liked to pretend that she was a princess.”
Past tense for to purport or make a false claim about something
“There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing.”
Past tense for to make a false show or pretense of
Past tense for to tell a lie or something that is untrue
Past tense for to pretend to be someone or something that one is not
Past tense for to tease, typically in a good-natured way
Past tense for to assume or consider that something is true or correct
Past tense for to act out a character, typically as a performance
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