35+ Words that rhyme with pretended

Pretended is a 3-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are amended, ended, bended. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of pretended

adjective
  1. adopted in order to deceive; "an assumed name"; "an assumed cheerfulness"; "a fictitious address"; "fictive sympathy"; "a pretended interest"; "a put-on childish voice"; "sham modesty"

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Examples of "pretended" in lyrics

See how pretended is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Those who pretended"
    Dream Warriors — Dreamwarriors.com
  • "Feet to cement, I walk away because you pretended"
    The Grouch f/ Eligh — Neglected
  • "I'm real in the field with the skill, you pretended"
    La the Darkman & Willie the Kid — Get the World High

What do these rhymes mean?

amended
of legislation modified for the better; "his amended ways"
attended
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment having a caretaker or other watcher
bended
used of the back and knees; stooped; "on bended knee"; "with bent (or bended) back"
blended
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
ended
having come or been brought to a conclusion; "the harvesting was complete"; "the affair is over, ended, finished

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "pretended" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like amended, ended, bended create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "pretended" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with pretended?
Words that rhyme with pretended include: amended, ended, bended, blended, attended, apprehended, comprehended, wooded, wounded, extended, and 25 more.
How many syllables does pretended have?
Pretended has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with pretended?
There are 35 words that rhyme with pretended: 35 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for pretended in a song?
The strongest rhymes for pretended in songwriting are amended, ended, bended. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with pretended?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with pretended include amended, ended, bended, blended, attended. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ended, bended; 1-syllable: amended, attended; 2-syllable: apprehended, comprehended. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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