pretend
/prɪˈtɛnd/
pre · tend
/prɪ · ˈtɛnd/
English Definition
v. to act as if something is true when it is not
Significado en Español
fingir
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “pretend”:
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A
confess
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B
feign
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C
admit
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D
reveal
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B — feign.
“pretend” means v. to act as if something is true when it is not
Common questions about “pretend”
What does “pretend” mean?
pretend — v. to act as if something is true when it is not. In Chinese: 假装.
How do you pronounce “pretend”?
pretend is pronounced /prɪˈtɛnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pre · tend.
Is “pretend” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. pretend appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
