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voorwenden — meaning in English

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English meaning

fake adjective Not genuine; made to look real in order to deceive.
feign verb To pretend to feel or have something that isn't real.

Senses

voorwenden is used for these senses in English:

fake (transitive) To make a false display of, to affect, to feign, to simulate.
feign To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.

fake — full definition

adjective Not genuine; made to look real in order to deceive.
noun An object, person, or claim that is not what it appears to be.
verb To make something appear real or true when it isn't; to pretend.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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