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Leviafan [203]
3 years ago
6

Which phrase defines “pretensions” best?

English
2 answers:
erastova [34]3 years ago
7 0
The correct answer should be <span>claims of importance.

It is commonly used for people who think that they are worth much much more than they actually are. Thus, they are called pretentious.</span>
lesya [120]3 years ago
4 0

The phrase which defines “pretensions” best is claims of importance.

<em>Pretensions</em> refer to the form of more serious or of being more important than the actual reason. Also, pretensions may refer to a belief or claim that you have serious value and are important.

<u>For example:</u>

It sounds pretentious that the current government will work for the people after the next elections.

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