What does pretend mean?

to act as though something untrue is true imaginary or artificial, especially as part of children's play

How is pretend pronounced?

UK /prɪˈtend/, US /prɪˈtend/.

/prɪˈtend/

CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2539 in the learning path

假装；佯装

v. to act as though something untrue is true

假装；佯装

adj. imaginary or artificial, especially as part of children's play

假想的；仿真的

The children pretended the sofa was a pirate ship.

孩子们把沙发想象成一艘海盗船。

Children who pretend to be different characters can develop empathy by exploring unfamiliar perspectives through play.

孩子们在游戏中扮演不同角色、体验陌生视角，可以培养同理心。

常用pretend to do或pretend that，不用pretend doing。

What does pretend mean?: to act as though something untrue is true imaginary or artificial, especially as part of children's play
How is pretend pronounced?: UK /prɪˈtend/, US /prɪˈtend/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.