PRETEND
/pɹɪˈtɛnd/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of PRETEND
To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).
To lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)
Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.
"As children we used to go on "spying" missions around the neighbour's house, but it was all pretend."
Examples of PRETEND in a Sentence
- "As children we used to go on "spying" missions around the neighbour's house, but it was all pretend."
Word Details
Is PRETEND a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRETEND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PRETEND earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for PRETEND
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | t | e | n | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRETEND
95 words from the letters in PRETEND
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How to Use PRETEND in Word Games
PRETEND is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PRETEND uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRETEND to find 95 additional valid words.