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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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cover
Good evening,
I'd like to know if we can replace the word "pretext" by "cover" in the following context?
"He gave this reason as a mere pretext (= cover, excuse, pretence ?) not to do his homework."
"The apparent subject of the quarrel was a mere pretext (= cover ?)"
Many thanks,
Hela
I'd like to know if we can replace the word "pretext" by "cover" in the following context?
"He gave this reason as a mere pretext (= cover, excuse, pretence ?) not to do his homework."
"The apparent subject of the quarrel was a mere pretext (= cover ?)"
Many thanks,
Hela
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Cover has criminal/military implications, but I suppose you could use it here. Pretext remains the best choice.
- Cover has criminal/military implications, but I suppose you could use it here.
- Pretext remains the best choice.
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Cover has criminal/military implications, but I suppose you could use it here. Pretext remains the best choice.
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