Answer: pretends

AnswerCrossword Clue
PRETENDSDissimulates
pretendsto make believe
pretendsto feign
pretendsPRETEND, to make believe
pretendsto claim falsely
PRETENDSPuts on an act
PRETENDSIsn't sincere
PRETENDSPuts on
PRETENDSFakes it
PRETENDSGoes through the motions
PRETENDSSails under false colors
PRETENDSFeigns
PRETENDSActs a part
PRETENDSPlays a part
PRETENDSLays claim to
PRETENDSLays claim (to).
PRETENDSFeigns.
PRETENDSActs.
PRETENDSLays claim to a title.
PRETENDSSimulates.
PRETENDSMakes believe
PRETENDSEngages in role-playing