Pretend to be is a term that can be used to describe a variety of activities. The crossword solutions for this term include IMPERSONATE (11 letters), goas (4 letters), ACT (3 letters), SIMULATE (8 letters), APE (3 letters), SEEM (4 letters), actas (5 letters), and poseas (6 letters). IMPERSONATE means to imitate or take on the character or appearance of another person. Goas is an abbreviation of the phrase 'go as, ' which means to dress up as someone or something else. ACT is to perform a role in a play or movie. SIMULATE is to create a situation or environment that resembles a real one. APE means to imitate or mimic someone or something. SEEM is to give the impression of being something. Actas is an abbreviation of the phrase 'ACT as, ' which means to assume a role or responsibility. Poseas is an abbreviation of the phrase 'pose as, ' which means to pretend to be someone or something else.