Word: pretend
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pre
tend
Definition: To lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)
Morphemes:
Affix: pretend
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
Meaning: pre-
Affix: tendō
Language: la
Decoded: tendo
Meaning: stretch