pretend to

conduct or comport oneself v play a role or part v discharge one's duties v pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind v be suitable for theatrical performance v have an effect or outcome

the Costco worker who checks your receipt as you leave > Costcops pretend to confirm what you've bought.

play in which children pretend to put out a fire n

n play in which children pretend to put out a fire n a laborer who tends fires (as on a coal-fired train or steamship) n a pitcher who does not start the game n a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires

n a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families n the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments n the members of a religious community living together n the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema n an official assembly having legislative powers n aristocratic family line n play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults n (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided n the management of a gambling house or casino n a social unit living together n a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented n a building in which something is sheltered or located v contain or cover v provide housing for