assume the role (verb) pretend: play the part of
Detalii: portend means to indicate (events, misfortunes, etc.) as in future or to foreshadow or to bode; pretend means to make believe with the intent to deceive or to give a false appearance of
Sinonime: be acceptable, be agreeable, be favorable, be good for, be suitable, befit,
please, satisfy, sit well with
Antonime: be honest