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Noun — A false show or claim put on to create a misleading impression; the American spelling of "pretence".

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under the pretense of false pretenses

Etymology

From Late Latin praetensus, past participle of Latin praetendere ("to pretend"), from prae- ("before") + tendere ("to stretch").

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What does “pretense” mean?

The word “pretense” means a false show or claim put on to create a misleading impression; the American spelling of "pretence". In plain terms, a cover story or false front used to hide the real motive or truth.

How do you pronounce “pretense”?

“Pretense” is pronounced PREE-tehns (/ˈpɹiːtɛns/ in IPA).

How do you use “pretense” in a sentence?

Here is “pretense” used in a sentence: “He got into the building under the pretense of delivering flowers.”

What is another word for “pretense”?

Words with a similar meaning to “pretense” include an awkward situation, false pretense, fiction, imitation, pretext and sham.

What part of speech is “pretense”?

“Pretense” is a noun.

Where does the word “pretense” come from?

The word “pretense” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin praetensus, past participle of Latin praetendere ("to pretend"), from prae- ("before") + tendere ("to stretch").

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