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pretend
verb [I] /prɪˈtend/Definition
B2 to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game: [+ (that)] He pretended (that) he didn't mind, but I knew that he did. The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs. [+ to infinitive] Were you just pretending to be interested? She's not really hurt - she's only pretending. Of course I was angry - I can't pretend otherwise.Faking and pretendingChildren's games not pretend to do sth formal › to not claim something that is false: I don't pretend to be an expert on the subject.Assertions and asserting
(Definition of pretend verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Assertions & asserting
Synonyms and related words:
- affirm verb
- airing noun (MAKING KNOWN)
- assert verb
- assertion noun
- attestation noun
- aver verb
- claim verb (SAY)
- contend verb (CLAIM)
- designate verb
- designation noun
- emphatic adjective
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- make out sth phrasal verb
- plead verb (STATE)
- pled
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- reaffirm verb
- set yourself up as sth phrasal verb
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