presupposing

Noun

An act or instance of pretending or feigning.

ریشه

From Old French 'pretense', from Latin 'praetensus' (pretended), from 'praetendere' (to stretch forth).

مثال

• She maintained a pretence of innocence.
• His apology was just a pretence to avoid punishment.
• The company's commitment to sustainability was a mere pretence.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Maintain a pretence Put on a pretence Keep up the pretence