pretending

Meanings

• Verb

  Feigning or imitating a feeling, attitude, or behavior that one does not truly have; acting as if one were in a certain situation or had a particular quality.

  - "She pretended to be sick to avoid going to school."
  - "The actor pretended to be dead on stage."
  - "He pretended to be interested in her hobbies."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pretending
bending , lending , rendering , mending

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Homophones

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1. Pretending (en) : Feigning or imitating a feeling, attitude, or behavior.
   

2. Pretense (en) : A false show or display, a pretended attitude or behavior.
   

3. Pretender (en) : A person who falsely claims to have a title, rank, or right.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pretending that leads to same result
pretend , pretended , pretending , pretends

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Forms

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Pretended: Past tense and past participle of pretend., Pretends: Present tense third person singular of pretend., Pretending: Present participle of pretend.

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pretend' comes from the Old French word 'pretendre', which means 'to claim, to offer'.

2. In some cultures, pretending is considered a necessary skill for social interaction, especially for children who are learning to navigate complex social situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Acting: A theatrical performance where actors pretend to be other characters.

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

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Culture

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In literature, pretending is a common theme in various works, such as 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, where characters often pretend to be something they're not to hide their true identities or to fit in with society.

How to Memorize "pretending"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a situation where you have to pretend.
   - Visualize the expressions and actions you would use to convincingly pretend.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pretend' with the idea of acting or playing a role.
   - Connect it to the feeling of hiding or disguising your true self.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym, such as 'People Rarely Easily Accept New Thoughts' to remember the meaning of pretend.

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