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ostensibly in Portuguese

ostensibly in Portuguese is ostensivamente — ostensibly means apparently or supposedly, based on what is claimed — often with the hint that the real reason might be different.

ostensibly in Portuguese

ostensivamente
adv
(modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).

What does "ostensibly" mean?

  1. adv Apparently or supposedly, based on what is claimed — often with the hint that the real reason might be different.
    "She left the meeting early, ostensibly to catch a flight."
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ostensibly in a sentence

  • She left the meeting early, ostensibly to catch a flight.
  • The company cut jobs ostensibly to save costs, though many suspected other motives.

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What is "ostensibly" in Portuguese?

"ostensibly" in Portuguese is ostensivamente. ostensibly means: Apparently or supposedly, based on what is claimed — often with the hint that the real reason might be different.

How do you use "ostensibly" in a sentence?

Example: "She left the meeting early, ostensibly to catch a flight." In Portuguese, "ostensibly" is ostensivamente.

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