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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pretends

/prɛndz/ verb · British & US
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What does pretends mean?

verb

To give a false impression of something, or to act as if something were true when it is not. Pretends can also mean to claim or pretend to have a particular quality or feeling.

Example

"She pretends to be interested in the conversation, but it's clear she's not."

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