pretender

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who falsely represents themselves as someone else, especially with the intention of deceiving or gaining an advantage.

  - "The man was exposed as a pretender after it was discovered he had falsified his credentials."
  - "She was shocked when she found out that her date was a pretender."

• Noun

  A person who assumes a role, especially one that is not rightfully theirs.

  - "The boy was playing the pretender to his sick brother to avoid going to school."
  - "The actor was a convincing pretender in his role as a detective."

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Synonyms

dissembler , hypocrite , phoney

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pretender
ender , renderer , lender , sender

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Variants

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pretender , pretenders

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'pretendre', meaning 'to claim, to promise'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pretender' comes from the Old French word 'pretendre', meaning 'to claim, to promise'.

2. The term 'pretender' was commonly used in the context of the Jacobite rebellions in Scotland and England, referring to those who claimed the right to the British throne despite not being the legitimate heir.

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Related Concepts

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1. Imposter: An imposter is a person who deceives others by falsely representing themselves as someone else, often with the intention of gaining an advantage. Pretenders and imposters are similar concepts, but imposters often imply a more deliberate and malicious intent.

2. Role-playing: Role-playing is a theatrical or educational activity in which participants adopt roles and act out scenarios. Pretenders can be seen as engaging in role-playing when they assume a role that is not rightfully theirs.

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Culture

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In literature, pretenders often appear as characters in plays, novels, and poetry. They can be found in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' and Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'. In music, there are songs about pretenders, such as 'Pretender' by Fleetwood Mac and 'The Pretender' by Foo Fighters.

How to Memorize "pretender"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a mask or disguise, hiding their true identity.
   - Visualize a person assuming a role that is not theirs, such as a king or queen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pretender' with the idea of someone pretending to be someone else.
   - Think of the word 'imposter' and how it relates to 'pretender'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Pretending to be someone else', or use the acronym 'P.R.E.T.E.N.D.E.R' to stand for 'Pretending to be someone Else, Not Deserving Esteem and Respect'.

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