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call vs pretend

pretend vs call

call and pretend both are nouns.

call is not an adjective while pretend is an adjective.

call and pretend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
call Yes No Yes No
pretend Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, pretend is a hypernym of call; that is, pretend is a word with a broader meaning than call:
  • call: make a prediction about; tell in advance
  • pretend: put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
Other hypernyms of call include guess, hazard, venture.
call (noun) pretend (noun)
(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee the enactment of a pretense
a visit in an official or professional capacity
a brief social visit
the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
a method of contacting a person by phone
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
a request
a demand
a demand for a show of hands in a card game
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
call (adjective) pretend (adjective)
imagined as in a play
call (verb) pretend (verb)
rouse somebody from sleep with a call make believe with the intent to deceive
challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like
consider or regard as being put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
utter in a loud voice or announce state insincerely
ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality behave unnaturally or affectedly
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone put forward a claim and assert right or possession of
assign a specified (usually proper) name to
utter a characteristic note or cry
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
order, request, or command to come
indicate a decision in regard to
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
utter a sudden loud cry
make a prediction about; tell in advance
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
present for redemption before maturation
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
order or request or give a command for
give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
demand payment of (a loan)
pay a brief visit
call a meeting; invite or command to meet
make a stop in a harbour
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
Difference between call and pretend

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