Plural of pretender
regular plural
The plural of pretender is pretenders.
Forms of pretender
| Singular | pretender /pɹɪˈtɛndəɹ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | pretenders /pɹɪˈtɛndə(ɹ)z/ |
| Countable | countable |
Pretenders in a sentence
- That’s a lesson pretenders like Las Vegas, L.A., San Juan, Honolulu and Acapulco have yet to learn.1970 March 1, Tavy Stone, “The Handy, Dandy, Where-It’s-At Guide For Michigan Tourists On The Gold Coast”, in Detroit Free Press, volume…. From the entry humbuggy
Meaning of pretender
- noun One who intends or purposes.
- noun One who puts forth a claim, or who aspires to or aims at something; a claimant, candidate, or aspirant; now, one who makes baseless pretensions.
- noun One who aspires to the hand of a woman in marriage; a suitor, a wooer.
Questions about the plural of pretender
- What is the plural of pretender?
- The plural of pretender is pretenders.
- Is pretender countable?
- Pretender is a countable noun.
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