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Make-believe
01
the act of pretending or imagining something as real
Examples
The kids ’ game of make-believe turned the backyard into a castle.
Her performance was pure make-believe, but convincing.
make-believe
01
imaginary or fictional, often used in play or storytelling to create an illusion of reality
Examples
The children's make-believe castle was constructed from cardboard boxes and imagination.
The make-believe superhero costume transformed the ordinary child into a mighty defender of justice.
