pretended

[ pri-ten-did ]

/ prɪˈtɛn dɪd /

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adjective

insincerely or falsely professed: a pretended interest in art.

feigned, fictitious, or counterfeit: His pretended wealth was proved to be nonexistent.

alleged or asserted; reputed.

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Origin of pretended

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at pretend, -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM pretended

pre·tend·ed·ly, adverbself-pre·tend·ed, adjectiveun·pre·tend·ed, adjective

Words nearby pretended

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How to use pretended in a sentence

Hannigan pretended to be a basketball pro in order to impress a hot guy she had a crush on—only she had never played basketball.
‘My Crazy Love’ Reveals the Craziest Lies People Tell for Love|Kevin Fallon|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Our Pashto interpreter explained how he had pretended to be a Pakistani policeman when interested crowds approached the compound.
I Shot Bin Laden|Elliot Ackerman|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When he stopped by with the mail, he smiled, and we all pretended things were normal.
Bergdahl’s Dad: Drone Killed Captor’s Kid|Michael Ames|June 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Backers of the bill pretended that these were the only legal experts in America who have a view on the law.
Are Opponents of Arizona's Anti-Gay Law Eager to Deceive?|Kirsten Powers|March 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He is at last what he always pretended to be but never was: the Greatest.
The Stacks: The True Greatness of Muhammad Ali|Peter Richmond|February 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One little girl attempted to smell at the trees in a drawing and pretended to feed some pictorial dogs.
Children's Ways|James Sully
Under the pressing circumstances the military authorities pretended to be doing something there, and sent up a commission.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
The three fingers shot up at once and waved at me, but I pretended not to see them and turned to my guest.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
At the island of Cebu, Magellan made friends with the king, who was baptised by the priests, and pretended to become a Christian.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade
One or two ast him square, I b'lieve, but he either pretended not to hear 'em, or got out of it somehow.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes