make as if

Other forms: made as if; making as if; makes as if

Definitions of make as if
  1. verb
    begin or appear to begin an action
    “He made as if to shake my hand”
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    type of:
    act, behave, do
    behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
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