All 5 Uses of
pretense
in
Six Characters in Search of an Author
- [Points to the FATHER and makes a pretence of embracing him†
Act 1unconventional spelling: This is a British spelling. Americans use pretense.
- It's all pretence you know.†
Act 2 *
- No, no, it's only make believe, it's only pretence!†
Act 3
- Pretence?†
Act 3
- Pretence?†
Act 3
Definition:
a false appearance or action to help one pretend
This is sometimes seen in the expression "false pretense" or "false pretenses" which is just emphasizing that behavior or actions do not reflect the true situation.