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pretend in Irish

pretend in Irish is lig ar — pretend means to act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.

pretend in Irish

lig ar
verb

What does "pretend" mean?

  1. verb To act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.
    "The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship."
  2. adj Not genuine; imaginary or made up as part of a game.
    "They set up a pretend shop with fake money and toy groceries."
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pretend in a sentence

  • The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship.
  • She pretended not to notice the mistake in his report.
  • They set up a pretend shop with fake money and toy groceries.

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What is "pretend" in Irish?

"pretend" in Irish is lig ar. pretend means: To act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.

How do you use "pretend" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship." In Irish, "pretend" is lig ar.

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