Make-believe, Not “Make-belief”

Make‑believe (often written as one word) is the act of pretending or imagining something that isn’t real, typically used in play, storytelling, or fantasy. It refers to the mental state of treating imagined scenarios as if they were true, allowing children and adults to explore ideas, emotions, and roles in a safe, fictional context. The spelling “make‑belief” is a less common variant that can refer to the same concept but is generally considered incorrect in modern usage. Views Nigeria