“Pretend” in a Sentence (with Audio)

Examples of how to use the word “pretend” in a sentence. How to connect “pretend” with other words to make correct English sentences.

pretend (v): to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in orderto deceive people or as a game

Use “pretend” in a sentence

He pretends to be enthusiastic when his boss is around.
The children pretended to be asleep.
He pretended not to hear me.
You can’t pretend it didn’t happen.

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