The meaning of PRETENSE is a claim made or implied; especially : one not supported by fact. How to use pretense in a sentence.

PRETENCE definition: 1. a way of behaving that is intended to deceive people: 2. UK spelling of pretense. Learn more.

Definition of pretence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

PRETENSE definition: pretending or feigning; make-believe. See examples of pretense used in a sentence.

A pretence is an action or way of behaving that is intended to make people believe something that is not true.

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word pretence, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

1. to make believe that something is true, in play. Let's pretend that this room is a cave!; Pretend to be a lion!;

pretence meaning, definition, what is pretence: a way of behaving which is intended to m...: Learn more.

We tried to keep up the pretense that everything was fine. Their indifference is merely pretense.

PRETENCE definition: variant of pretense. See examples of pretence used in a sentence.