make believe

"Make believe" refers to the act of imagining or pretending something is real, often for fun or creativity.

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Definition

(informal, childish)To pretend or imagine that something is real, often during play.

The children were playing make-believe, pretending they were pirates searching for treasure.

(general)To create a fictional scenario for entertainment or storytelling.

The movie was a work of make-believe, filled with fantastical creatures and magical lands.

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