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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pretend

/prɛtɛnd/ verb · British & US
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What does pretend mean?

verb

To give the appearance of something without actually being it; to act as if something were true or real when it is not. To imagine or pretend something is true or real.

Example

"She pretended to be asleep so she could avoid doing the chores."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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