pretend in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
Definition
To act as if something is true when it is not; to feign or simulate.
Crossword clues for pretend
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "pretend".
- Act as if something is true.
- Simulate a feeling or situation.
- Feign an emotion or response.
- Make believe in a playful way.
- Assume a role or identity falsely.
Pretend sentence examples
- Children often pretend to be superheroes in their backyard adventures.
- She tried to pretend that she wasn't hurt by his harsh words.
- In the school play, he had to pretend to be a character from a different time period.
- They decided to pretend they were lost to make the hike more exciting.
- It's easy to pretend everything is fine when you're really struggling inside.
- She likes to pretend she's a famous artist when she paints.
- Children often pretend to be superheroes while playing in the park.
- He had to pretend he was happy, even though he felt sad inside.
- To avoid confrontation, she decided to pretend she hadn't heard the question.
- They would often pretend to be pirates on their adventures in the backyard.