PRETEND


Meaning of PRETEND in English

I . v. a.

1.

Feign, affect, simulate, counterfeit, sham.

2.

Lay claim to, claim, allege a title to.

II . v. n.

1.

Make believe, make a show, profess, feign, sham.

2.

Strive after, lay claim to.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.