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PRETEND', v.t. [L. proetendo; proe, before, and tendo, to tend, to reach or stretch.] 1. Literally, to reach or stretch forward; used by Dryden, but this use is not well authorized.2. To hold out, as a false appearance; to offer something feigned instead of that which is real; to simulate, in words or actions. This let him know, Lest willfully transgressing, he pretend Surprisal.3. To show hypocritically; as, to pretend great zeal when the heart is not engaged; to pretend patriotism for the sake of gaining popular applause or obtaining an office.4. To exhibit as a cover for something hidden. Lest that too heavenly form, pretended To hellish falsehood, snare them. [Not in use.]5. To claim. Chiefs shall be grudg'd the part which they pretend.[In this we generally use pretend to.]6. To intend; to design. [Not used.]PRETEND', v.t. To put in a claim, truly or falsely; to hold out the appearance of being, possessing or performing. A man may pretend to be a physician, and pretend to perform great cures. Bad men often pretend to be patriots. |
PRETEND'ED, pp. Held out, as a false appearance; feigned; simulated. 1. a. Ostensible; hypocritical; as a pretended reason or motive; pretended zeal. |
PRETEND'EDLY, adv. By false appearance or representation. |
PRETEND'ER, n. One who makes a show of something not real; one who lays claim to any thing. 1. In English history, the heir of the royal family of Stuart, who lays claim to the crown of Great Britain, but is excluded by law. |
PRETEND'ERSHIP, n. The right or claim of the Pretender. |
PRETEND'ING, ppr. Holding out a false appearance; laying claim to, or attempting to make others believe one is what in truth he is not, or that he has or does something which he has or does not; making hypocritical professions. |
PRETEND'INGLY, adv. Arrogantly; presumptuously. |
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