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Phonetic: "/pɹɪˈtɛnd/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.

Definition: To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).

Definition: To lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)

Definition: To make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe.

Definition: To hold before, or put forward, as a cloak or disguise for something else; to exhibit as a veil for something hidden.

Definition: To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.

Definition: To hold before one; to extend.

Phonetic: "/pɹɪˈtɛnd/"

Part Of Speech: adjective

Definition: Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.

Example: As children we used to go on "spying" missions around the neighbour's house, but it was all pretend.

Phonetic: "/pleɪ/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

Example: Children learn through play.

Definition: Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.

Example: This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills.

Definition: The conduct, or course, of a game.

Example: After the rain break, play resumed at 3 o'clock.

Definition: An individual's performance in a sport or game.

Example: His play has improved a lot this season.

Definition: A short sequence of action within a game.

Example: That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward.

Definition: (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.

Definition: A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.

Example: This book contains all of Shakespeare's plays.

Definition: A theatrical performance featuring actors.

Example: We saw a two-act play in the theatre.

Definition: A major move by a business or investor.

Example: ABC Widgets makes a play in the bicycle market with its bid to take over Acme Sprockets.

Definition: A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.

Definition: The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.

Example: No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there’s too much play in it.

Definition: Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.

Definition: An instance of watching or listening to digital media.

Definition: A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.

Definition: (now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.

Phonetic: "/pleɪ/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

Example: They played long and hard.

Definition: To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

Example: He plays on three teams

Definition: To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

Definition: To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.

Example: He plays the King, and she's the Queen.

Definition: (heading) To produce music or theatre.

Definition: (heading) To behave in a particular way.

Definition: To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.

Example: He played the torch beam around the room.

Definition: To move to and fro.

Definition: To put in action or motion.

Example: to play a trump in a card game

Definition: To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.

Definition: To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

Example: You played me!