Pretended: meaning, definitions and examples
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pretended
[ prɪˈtɛndɪd ]
acting
To pretend means to behave as if something is true when in fact you know it is not, usually in order to deceive someone.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He pretended to be interested in her work.
- She pretended that she was enjoying the party.
make-believe
To pretend also means to imagine or make believe something to be the case.
Synonyms
fantasize, imagine, make-believe
Examples of usage
- The children pretended to be pirates on the playground.
- I pretended that I was a famous singer performing on stage.
Translations
Translations of the word "pretended" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fingiu
🇮🇳 दिखावटी
🇩🇪 vorgeben
🇮🇩 berpura-pura
🇺🇦 удаваний
🇵🇱 udawany
🇯🇵 ふりをした (furi o shita)
🇫🇷 prétendu
🇪🇸 fingido
🇹🇷 numara yaptı
🇰🇷 가장한 (gajanghan)
🇸🇦 تظاهر
🇨🇿 předstíral
🇸🇰 predstieraný
🇨🇳 假装的 (jiǎzhuāng de)
🇸🇮 pretvarjal
🇮🇸 þóttist
🇰🇿 жалған жасаған
🇬🇪 თავდაჯერებული
🇦🇿 iddia etdi
🇲🇽 fingido
Etymology
The word 'pretend' originated from the Old French word 'pretendre', which means 'to lay claim'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include acting or imagining. The concept of pretending has been a part of human behavior and play since ancient times, allowing individuals to explore different roles and scenarios.
See also: pretend, pretender, pretenders, pretending, pretension, pretentious.