pretend
Произношение: [prɪˈtɛnd]
Слово
Контекст: «games»
(verb) to act like something is real or true, even when it is not. Kids often pretend to be superheroes or animals when they play, using their imagination.
Пример
The children pretended to be pirates as they played in the backyard.
Пример
He didn't pretend that he was happy when he was actually feeling sad.
Пример
What did you pretend to be during the school play?
Контекст: «deception»
(verb) to make someone believe something that is not true. This can be like telling a lie or faking something.
Пример
She pretended to be sick to avoid going to school.
Пример
He didn't pretend to be someone he's not; he showed his true self.
Пример
Why did she pretend to have lost her voice?
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