So as to pretend. / As if by right or title; arrogantly; presumptuously.

In a way that is pretended; under false pretence.

(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of pretend

female pretender

plural of pretendress

Pronunciation spelling of pretending.

(rail transport, UK) A British Rail Class 90 train with Mark 3 coaching stock formerly used on services normally operated by Pendolinos.

plural of Pretendian

(informal, derogatory) A person who falsely claims to have Native American or Indigenous Canadian ancestry.

(obsolete) The quality of being pretentious.