Sentences

pretended in a sentence

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Definition

PRETENDED: acted as if something is true when it is not, often to create a certain impression or to engage in imaginative play.

Sample Sentences

  1. She pretended to be confident during the presentation, despite her nerves.
  2. The children pretended to be superheroes, saving the world from imaginary villains.
  3. He pretended to ignore her, but she could see the smile creeping onto his face.
  4. They pretended to be happy at the party, but their eyes told a different story.
  5. She pretended to be asleep, hoping he would leave her alone for a while.