pretends

verb

Definition of pretendsnext
present tense third-person singular of pretend
1
as in poses
to take on a false or deceptive appearance I pretended that I didn't care that my ex had a new man in her life

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2
as in assumes
to present a false appearance of as if I would ever pretend illness just to take off a day from work

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretends
  1. poses
  2. assumes
  3. acts
Verb
  • This cynicism poses a serious risk to future disaster responses, as fewer people may step forward to help when it’s needed most.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But now the next wave of disruptive technology, generative AI, poses a wholly new kind of threat to creators and rights holders alike.
    David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of poses
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  • Henry said the province is still identifying the exact strain, but assumes the case is H5N1.
    Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Everyone assumes the tariffs are only bad for China, as though US companies were immune.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of assumes
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  • Meanwhile, a creative technologist acts as an expert in AI tools, helping the team harness technology to drive creative processes and innovation.
    Sowmya Moni, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The dynamic and lively space pulls the feel of the outside in thanks to an infinity mirror at the restaurant’s entrance, which acts as an art installation and interactive Instagram moment for guests.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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