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merriam webster
to pretend to be
pretender ser
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pretend verb

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pretended, has pretended, is pretending, pretends
fingir; pretender; simular

Example sentences of
pretend verb

  • •He had a big stain on his shirt, but I pretended not to notice.
  • •The children pretended to be asleep.
  • •She looked like she was enjoying the party but she was just pretending.
  • •It was a mistake, and to pretend otherwise would be foolish.
  • •The children were pretending to be animals.
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  • •He pretended to make a phone call.
  • •Let's just pretend for a moment. I'm your boss. What would you say to me?
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Synonyms of
pretend verb

assume, affect, simulate, feign, sham, claim