make believe
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make believe
verb makes believe · making believe · made believe
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To pretend or imagine.
Let's make believe that we are explorers.
Similar: make pretend
noun make believes
- Alternative form of make-believe
adjective more make believe · most make believe
- Imaginary; conjured in someone's imagination, especially that of a child.
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verb to pretend
| Español | hacer de cuenta |
|---|---|
| Português | fazer de conta |
| Français | imaginer |
| Deutsch | so tun, als ob |
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