Definition of Make believe

1. Verb. Represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like. "She makes like an actress"

Exact synonyms: Make, Pretend
Related verbs: Affect, Dissemble, Feign, Pretend, Sham
Specialized synonyms: Go Through The Motions
Generic synonyms: Act, Play, Represent
Derivative terms: Make-believe, Pretend

Definition of Make believe

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To pretend or imagine. ¹

2. Noun. The act of pretending that what is imaginary is real. ¹

3. Adjective. imaginary; conjured in someone's imagination, especially when imagined by a child ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Make Believe

make after
make against
make amends
make an appearance
make an effort
make an example of
make an exhibition of oneself
make an offer
make as if
make away
make away with
make baby Jesus cry
make belief
make believe (current term)
make bold
make book
make clean
make common cause
make conscience
make do
make do and mend
make due
make ends meet
make eyes at
make faces
make file
make files
make for

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