pretended

Meanings

• Verb

  Feigning or making believe, especially to deceive or conceal the truth.

  - "He pretended to be asleep so he wouldn't have to go to the party."
  - "She pretended to be sick to avoid taking the exam."

• Verb

  Acting a part, especially one that is not one's own.

  - "The actor pretended to be a king on stage."
  - "He pretended to be a doctor to scam people out of their money."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹɪˈtɛndɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pretended
preceded , deceded , receded , decided , abided , derided

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Variants

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pretended , pretendedly , pretend , pretending , pretends

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Forms

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pretendedly, pretense, pretentious

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Etymology

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From the past participle of pretend, meaning 'to represent' or 'to feign'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pretended' comes from the Old French word 'prentre', meaning 'to represent'.

2. In the movie 'The Prestige', the characters use the term 'pretended' to describe their illusions and tricks.

3. The term 'pretended interest' refers to feigning interest in something to deceive or manipulate someone.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disguise: The act of hiding one's true identity or intentions, often by wearing a false appearance or using a false name.

2. Deception: The act of intentionally misleading or tricking someone.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pretended' is often used to describe characters who disguise their true intentions or feelings. In art, it can refer to the use of false or deceptive materials or techniques. In music, it can refer to the use of false or misleading harmonies or rhythms.

How to Memorize "pretended"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pretending, such as wearing a mask or acting a part. Imagine yourself in a situation where you might need to pretend.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pretended' with the idea of hiding or disguising something. Think of words like 'disguise' or 'mask'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'pretended' with a memorable phrase or image. For example, 'Pretend to be a pretzel' or 'Pretend to be a pretender'.

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