Mananggap (en. Receive)

ma-nang-gap

Synonyms

pretending to know something but actually doesn't

I thought he was an expert on computers, but he was just pretending.

Akala ko may expert siya sa computer, pero mananggap lang pala siya.

pretending to be rich or of high status

He pretended to be wealthy at the party, but in reality, he has a lot of debts.

Nagmananggap siya sa party, pero sa totoo lang, maraming utang.

to act pitiful for others

He seems to pretend to be pitiful no matter what you say, always overflowing with sympathy.

Mananggap siya sa lahat ng sinasabi mo, parang laging nag-uumapaw sa simpatiya.