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The correct spelling is pretend.
How to pronounce pretend
/pɹɪˈtɛnd/
verbIPA: /pɹɪˈtɛnd/
Say it like: Pre-ten-d
The correct spelling is pretend. To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception. For example: "As children we used to go on "spying" missions around the neighbour's house, but it was all pretend."
Usage Examples
“As children we used to go on "spying" missions around the neighbour's house, but it was all pretend.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
- 2.To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).
- 3.To lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)
- 4.To make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe.
- 5.To hold before, or put forward, as a cloak or disguise for something else; to exhibit as a veil for something hidden.
adjective
- 1.Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.
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