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to masquerade
01
to disguise or pretend to be someone or something else, often by wearing a mask or adopting a false identity
Intransitive: to masquerade as sb
Examples
The spy skillfully masqueraded as a tourist, blending in seamlessly with the crowd.
02
to engage in a form of entertainment involving the wearing of costumes and masks
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
masquerade
3rd person singular
masquerades
Present participle
masquerading
Past simple
masqueraded
Past participle
masqueraded
Examples
The carnival participants enthusiastically masqueraded in elaborate costumes, celebrating the spirit of the festival.
Masquerade
01
a special outfit with a mask that people wear to a party in order not to be recognized by others
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
masquerades
Examples
She wore a stunning red gown and a feathered mask to the masquerade ball.
02
a social gathering or party where guests wear costumes and masks
Examples
The city hosted an annual masquerade for charity.
