Meaning of the word pretext in English
What does pretext mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pretext
US /ˈpriː.tekst/
UK /ˈpriː.tekst/
Noun
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example:
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He called her on the pretext of asking for a recipe.
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The war was started on a false pretext.