pretend

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Synonyms: prehend, protend, prebend, prepend

Antonyms: prehend, protend, prebend, prepend

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive|or|with 'that' clause|or|'to' infinitive}} To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|intransitive|_|with 'to'|formal|originally transitive}} To [[lay claim]] (to an ability, status, advantage, etc.). {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To hold before, or [[put forward]], as a [[cloak#Noun|cloak]] or [[disguise#Noun|disguise]] for something else; to [[exhibit#Verb|exhibit]] as a [[veil#Noun|veil]] for something [[hidden]].
4. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To [[intend]]; to [[design#Verb|design]], to [[plot#Verb|plot]]; to [[attempt#Verb|attempt]].
5. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To hold before one; to [[extend]].

Adjective

1. Not really what it is represented as being; [[imaginary]], [[feigned]].

Noun

1. {{senseid|en|roleplay}} {{lb|en|childish|informal}} The act of engaging in pretend play.

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