Definitions

make as if

VERB

make believe

Synonyms

WEAK

act as if act as though bluff counterfeit dream enact fake fantasize feign fool imagine let on like play play the part play-act playact pretend simulate

Antonyms

WEAK

live reality

VERB

play-act

Synonyms

WEAK

act assume the role counterfeit dissemble fake feign imagine imitate impersonate make believe make out like make up masquerade mimic play portray pose purport put on put on a front put on airs put on an act represent reproduce sham simulate suppose

VERB

pretend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imitate impersonate purport suppose

STRONG

act imagine masquerade mimic play playact portray pose represent reproduce

WEAK

assume the role make believe make out like make up put on a front put on airs put on an act

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be original differ oppose reverse

STRONG

stop

WEAK

be honest tell the truth

Example Sentences

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Jack gritted his teeth and leapt for the imp, but the creature made as if to snap his fingers again, and Jack stopped short.

From Literature

“The policies have been made as if there were no women or children,” she said.

From Seattle Times

“Do you know this?” said he, making as if he would take aim at me.

From Literature

They grabbed Hundy by the elbows and made as if to hustle him away but he hung back, reluctant.

From Literature

“Time will tell if my participation will matter,” she said, “but I make as if it does.”

From New York Times