to behave in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true.

1[intransitive, transitive] to behave in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true I'm tired of having to pretend ...

pretend adjective /prɪˈtend/ /prɪˈtend/ [usually before noun] (informal) often used by children not real, imaginary.

There are 31 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb pretend, 22 of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

pretend adjective NAmE//prɪˈtɛnd// [usually before noun] (informal) (often used by children) not real; imaginary pretend cakes.

6 дней назад · PRETEND definition: 1. to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive…. Learn more.

What does the word pretend mean? ... There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word pretend, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' ...

​[uncountable, singular] the act of behaving in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true.

to behave as if something is true when it is not: [ + (that) ] I can't pretend that I like him. [ + to do sth ] Were you just pretending to be interested?

1[uncountable, singular] the act of behaving in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true Their friendliness was ...