While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Pretense crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on May 2 2025 Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Pretense has a total of 3 letters.
Verified Answer
A
C
T
Definition
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That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the
effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.
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The result of public deliberation; the decision or
determination of a legislative body, council, court of justice, etc.; a
decree, edit, law, judgment, resolve, award; as, an act of Parliament,
or of Congress.
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A formal solemn writing, expressing that something has been
done.
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A performance of part of a play; one of the principal
divisions of a play or dramatic work in which a certain definite part
of the action is completed.
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A thesis maintained in public, in some English universities,
by a candidate for a degree, or to show the proficiency of a student.
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A state of reality or real existence as opposed to a
possibility or possible existence.
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Process of doing; action. In act, in the very doing; on the
point of (doing).
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To move to action; to actuate; to animate.
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To perform; to execute; to do.
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To perform, as an actor; to represent dramatically on the
stage.
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To assume the office or character of; to play; to
personate; as, to act the hero.
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To feign or counterfeit; to simulate.
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To exert power; to produce an effect; as, the stomach acts
upon food.
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To perform actions; to fulfill functions; to put forth
energy; to move, as opposed to remaining at rest; to carry into effect
a determination of the will.
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To behave or conduct, as in morals, private duties, or
public offices; to bear or deport one's self; as, we know not why he
has acted so.
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To perform on the stage; to represent a character.
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ACT
Pretense
Newsday
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
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The answer we have in our database for "Pretense" is: ACT
There are a total of 3 letters in ACT
The crossword clue "Pretense" was last spotted on May 2 2025
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