Pretended
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈtɛndɪd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pretended is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of pretend.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of pretend.
More Meanings
- feigned; counterfeit
Example Sentences
The room above the bank had been leased to a pretended tradesman.
Synonyms for pretended
Depending on context, synonyms include sham, counterfeit, fictitious, fictive, assumed, false.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include assumed, sham, counterfeit, fictitious, fictive, imitative.
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