How to Use "Pretend" with Example Sentences

pretend (v): to act in a certain way to make people believe something

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Used with adverbs:

"Can you at least pretend to like sports?"
(at least)

"Let's just pretend it never happened."
(just, simply)

Used with verbs:

"I can no longer pretend to like you."
(can no longer)

"I tried to pretend to enjoy the movie."
(tried to)

"Stop pretending to be something you're not."
(stop)

"Don't pretend to be asleep."
(don't)

Used with prepositions:

"He pretended to his family that he was a famous actor."
(to)