توضیح در سطح شما:
To pretend means to play. You can pretend to be a cat or a dog. It is fun! You act like you are someone else. Do you like to pretend?
When you pretend, you act like something is true. For example, you might pretend to be a doctor when you play with friends. It is not real, but it is fun to imagine.
You use pretend when you want to show a behavior that is not real. People sometimes pretend to be happy even when they are sad. It is a very common word in daily conversations.
The word pretend often implies a slight level of deception. While it is used for games, it is also used to describe when someone hides their true feelings. It is a useful way to describe social dynamics.
In advanced English, pretend can denote a calculated effort to maintain a facade. It is frequently used in literary analysis to describe characters who hide their true motivations. It carries a nuance of artifice and performance.
At the C2 level, pretend touches upon the philosophical concept of the 'simulacrum.' It explores the boundary between reality and representation. Writers use it to critique societal expectations where individuals are forced to perform roles to fit in.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- To act as if something is true.
- Used for play and deception.
- Commonly followed by 'to'.
- Comes from Latin 'to stretch'.
When you pretend, you are essentially creating a temporary reality that isn't actually there. Whether you are a child playing house or an adult trying to hide your nervousness, the core of the word is about simulation.
Think of it as putting on a mask. You are showing the world one version of yourself or a situation while knowing that the truth is something else entirely. It is a very versatile word used in everything from creative storytelling to social white lies.
The word pretend comes from the Latin word praetendere, which literally means 'to stretch in front.' It combines prae (before) and tendere (to stretch).
Historically, it was used to mean 'to hold something out as a shield' or 'to put forward as a claim.' Over centuries, the meaning shifted from physically holding something in front of you to figuratively putting forward a false appearance to cover your true intentions.
You will often hear people say 'let's pretend' when starting a game. In more serious contexts, you might hear someone 'pretend to be sick' to avoid work or 'pretend to understand' when they are actually confused.
It is a neutral word, meaning it can be used for innocent fun or for more serious, deceptive behavior. Always look at the context to see if the speaker is being playful or if they are accusing someone of being dishonest.
1. Pretend to be someone you are not: To hide your true personality. 2. Make believe: A synonym for pretend, often used with children. 3. Keep up appearances: To pretend everything is fine when it is not. 4. Play-act: To act out a scene. 5. Put on a front: To pretend to be stronger or happier than you feel.
The word is a regular verb. The past tense is pretended and the present participle is pretending. It is pronounced /prɪˈtɛnd/ in both British and American English.
It often takes an infinitive verb after it, such as 'I pretended to sleep.' It rhymes with words like amend, extend, and defend. The stress is always on the second syllable.
نکته جالب
It shares a root with 'tendon'!
راهنمای تلفظ
Clear 'pre' and 'tend' with stress on the second syllable.
Similar to UK, slightly more emphasis on the 't' sound.
خطاهای رایج
- stressing the first syllable
- dropping the 'd' at the end
- mispronouncing the 'e' as an 'a'
همقافیه با
سطح دشواری
easy
moderate
moderate
easy
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Infinitive after verbs
I pretend to eat.
That clauses
I pretend that I know.
Subject-verb agreement
He pretends.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
I pretend to be a bird.
I act like a bird
verb + infinitive
Let's pretend!
Let's play
imperative
He pretends to sleep.
He acts like he is sleeping
third person s
They pretend to eat.
They act like they are eating
plural verb
She pretends to be a queen.
She acts like a queen
verb + to be
Don't pretend!
Be real
negative imperative
We pretend for fun.
We play
prepositional phrase
I pretend to be happy.
I act happy
adjective complement
I pretend to be a teacher.
She pretends that she is busy.
We like to pretend in the garden.
Don't pretend you don't know.
He pretends he is a hero.
They pretend to like the food.
I pretend to be a ghost.
Can you pretend to be quiet?
She pretended not to hear me.
He pretends to be interested in sports.
They are just pretending to be friends.
I had to pretend I was sick.
Don't pretend that it's easy.
She pretends to have more money than she does.
He pretends to be an expert.
We pretended to be lost.
He pretended to be oblivious to the tension.
She pretended that nothing had happened.
They were merely pretending to negotiate.
I can't keep pretending forever.
He pretended to be shocked by the news.
She pretended to be asleep while I talked.
Don't pretend you didn't see the sign.
They pretended to agree to the terms.
He pretended an indifference he did not feel.
She pretended to be a patron of the arts.
They pretended to be unaware of the risks involved.
One cannot pretend to be something one is not.
He pretended to be a man of great wealth.
She pretended to be busy to avoid the conversation.
They pretended to be in agreement with the policy.
I pretended to be calm under pressure.
His life was a long series of pretending to be someone else.
She pretended a nonchalance that was clearly forced.
They pretended to be virtuous to gain favor.
The actor pretended to be a king with great skill.
One must not pretend to understand what is incomprehensible.
He pretended to be a scholar of ancient texts.
She pretended to be indifferent to the criticism.
They pretended to be allies until the very end.
ترکیبهای رایج
اصطلاحات و عبارات
"make believe"
to imagine
We make believe we are pirates.
casual"put on an act"
to behave falsely
Stop putting on an act.
casual"keep up the charade"
to continue a deception
He kept up the charade for years.
formal"play along"
to pretend to agree
Just play along with his story.
casual"act the part"
to behave like a specific role
She acted the part perfectly.
neutral"fake it till you make it"
pretend to be confident until you are
Just fake it till you make it.
casualبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
similar root
pretentious is an adjective
He is pretentious.
rhymes
intend means to plan
I intend to go.
rhymes
attend means to go to
I attend school.
rhymes
extend means to stretch
Extend your arm.
الگوهای جملهسازی
Subject + pretend + to + verb
I pretend to sleep.
Subject + pretend + that + clause
He pretends that he is busy.
Subject + pretend + noun
She pretends ignorance.
Subject + pretend + to be + adjective
They pretend to be happy.
Subject + pretend + to be + noun
He pretends to be a king.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
8
مقیاس رسمیت
نکات
Memory Palace
Imagine a stage in your house.
Native Speakers
Use it to describe games.
Cultural Insight
Children's play is vital.
Grammar Shortcut
Follow with 'to'.
Say It Right
Stress the second part.
Don't say 'pretend of'.
Use 'to'.
Did You Know?
It's from Latin.
Study Smart
Use it in sentences.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Pre-tend: Pretend to be a 'pre-teen' again.
تداعی تصویری
A child wearing a cardboard crown.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Pretend you are an alien for 5 minutes.
ریشه کلمه
Latin
معنای اصلی: to stretch in front
بافت فرهنگی
Can be an accusation of dishonesty.
Used often in childhood development contexts.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Childhood play
- Let's pretend
- Pretend to be
- Make believe
Social avoidance
- Pretend to be busy
- Pretend not to hear
- Pretend to be sick
Acting
- Pretend to be a character
- Act the part
- Simulate emotions
Deception
- Pretend ignorance
- Pretend innocence
- Keep up appearances
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"Do you like to pretend?"
"When was the last time you pretended to be someone else?"
"Is it ever okay to pretend?"
"What games did you play as a child?"
"Do you think adults pretend too much?"
موضوعات نگارش
Write about a time you pretended to be something you weren't.
Describe a game of make-believe you remember.
Is pretending a good or bad thing?
How does pretending help us learn?
سوالات متداول
8 سوالNo, it is used for play.
Use 'pretended'.
Yes, 'pretend illness'.
It is neutral.
Pretense.
It can, but not always.
Pre-tend.
Yes.
خودت رو بسنج
I ___ to be a doctor.
First person singular.
What does 'pretend' mean?
It means to act as if something is true.
You can pretend to be a superhero.
It is a common use of the word.
Word
معنی
Synonym matching.
Subject + verb + to + adjective.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
Pretending is the bridge between our imagination and our reality.
- To act as if something is true.
- Used for play and deception.
- Commonly followed by 'to'.
- Comes from Latin 'to stretch'.
Memory Palace
Imagine a stage in your house.
Native Speakers
Use it to describe games.
Cultural Insight
Children's play is vital.
Grammar Shortcut
Follow with 'to'.
مثال
The children like to pretendtion they are brave knights guarding a mystical castle.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر Communication
aah
A1صدایی است که هنگام احساس آرامش، رضایت یا شادی بیان میشود. گاهی برای ابراز درد یا غافلگیری هم به کار میرود.
accentuate
C1To make a particular feature of something more noticeable or prominent. It is frequently used to describe how one thing emphasizes the beauty, importance, or intensity of another.
acknowledgment
B2An acknowledgment is the act of accepting or admitting that something is true, or a formal statement confirming that something has been received. It can also refer to a public expression of thanks for someone's help or contribution.
actually
B1Actually is used to emphasize that something is a real fact or the truth, often contrasting with what was thought or said. It can also be used to introduce a surprising piece of information or to gently correct someone.
address
A2یعنی مستقیماً با کسی حرف بزنی یا به یه مشکلی رسیدگی کنی. برای سخنرانی کردن یا نوشتن آدرس روی نامه هم استفاده میشه.
addressee
B2The person or organization to whom a letter, package, or message is addressed. It refers to the intended recipient of a piece of communication.
adlocment
C1Describes a style of communication or behavior that is formal, directed, and oratorical in nature, specifically pertaining to a public address or a declamatory speech. It is used to characterize language that is intentionally designed to be heard by an audience for the purpose of instruction or inspiration.
adloctude
C1سبک ارتباطی رسمی و مستقیم که در عین صمیمی و در دسترس بودن، حس اقتدار و حرفهای بودن رو منتقل میکنه.
admonish
C1To firmly warn or reprimand someone for their behavior, or to advise someone earnestly to do or avoid something. It often implies a sense of moral guidance or authoritative concern rather than just anger.
adpassant
C1To mention or address a secondary topic briefly and incidentally while focused on a primary task or discussion. It describes an action that occurs seamlessly 'in passing' without disrupting the main narrative or workflow.
