make as if

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Verb make as if has 1 sense

make as if - begin or appear to begin an action; "He made as if to shake my hand"
--₁ is one way to act, behave, do
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

Make as if is a phrasal verb that means to pretend or to act in a way that suggests a certain situation, feeling, or intention.

Parts of speech:

Verb: make as if
Adjective: made as if

Senses:

1. Verb:

To pretend or act in a way that suggests a certain situation or feeling.

Example: She made as if nothing had happened and carried on with her chores.

Usage:

1. Popularity:

The phrase "make as if" is commonly used in casual conversations, literature, and storytelling. It is suitable for both spoken and written English.

2. Locality:

The term "make as if" is used and understood universally in the English language. There are no specific local variations or regional connotations associated with this phrase.

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