To have any desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to be realized; to imagine visionary projects or schemes; to have an idle fancy or a pipe dream; to daydream.
To make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe.
To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).
To lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)
Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.
the act of engaging in pretend play.