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masqueraded

The correct spelling is masqueraded.

How to pronounce masqueraded

verb

Say it like: Mas-kwe-rad-ed

The correct spelling is masqueraded. To take part in a masquerade; to assemble in masks and costumes; to wear a disguise. For example: "I’m going to masquerade as the wikipede. What are you going to dress up as?"

Usage Examples

I’m going to masquerade as the wikipede. What are you going to dress up as?

He masqueraded as my friend until the truth finally came out.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To take part in a masquerade; to assemble in masks and costumes; to wear a disguise.
  2. 2.To pass off as a different person or a person with qualities that one does not possess; also, to make a pretentious show of being what one is not.
  3. 3.To conceal (someone) with, or as if with, a mask; to disguise.

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