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Meaning of pretending
The primary meaning of "pretending" is to give a false appearance of something.
Etymology of pretending
The word "pretending" originated from the Old French word "pretendre", which is derived from the Latin words "prae" (before) and "tendere" (to stretch), and initially meant "to stretch forth" or "to put forward"
Historically, the word "pretending" has been used to describe the act of giving a false appearance, especially in order to deceive or impress someone
Synonyms
feigning
simulating
mimicking
imitating
disguising
concealing
hiding
masking
camouflaging
dissimulating
dissembling
deceiving
deluding
misleading
duping
tricking
fooling
beguiling
charming
captivating
enchanting
pretending
affecting
assuming
feigning
shamming
playacting
acting
performing
roleplaying
Definitions
- The act of giving a false appearance of something, especially in order to deceive or impress someone
- * The state of being pretended, or the act of pretending to be something that one is not
Usage Examples
- The child was pretending to be a superhero, saving the world from imaginary villains
- * She was pretending to be interested in the conversation, but her mind was elsewhere