Pretended definition

prĭ-tĕndĭd
Not genuine or sincere; feigned.

A pretended interest in the proceedings.

adjective
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5
Simple past tense and past participle of pretend.
verb
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1
Reputed or alleged.
adjective
2
4
Supposed; alleged.

The pretended heir to the throne.

adjective
2
5
Not genuine; feigned.
adjective
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5
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Pretended Sentence Examples

  • She pretended to fan herself.

  • He pretended to zip a zipper across his lips.

  • She pretended to stifle a yawn.

  • He pretended to hang his head.

  • She pretended he was out on a call and would be back sometime in the night.

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