pretender

Definition

One who intends or purposes.

Etymology

From pretend + -er.

Example Sentences

• "Pretensor, a pretender, he that purposeth."
• "Pretendente, a pretendent, a pretender, an intender, a meaner."
• "By how straight a Rule […] must that Pretender carry himselfe, who is to saile thorow the sea of this world, hoping for a fortune from another mans hand?"