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OSTENSIBLE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word ostensible. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word ostensible. (close relations)
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apparent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

• appearing as such but not necessarily so

seeming
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• appearing as such but not necessarily so

alleged
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• declared but not proved

• doubtful or suspect

supposed
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• required or under orders

• mistakenly believed

• doubtful or suspect

• based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence

presumed
adjectiveadj
verb

• take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

• take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

• constitute reasonable evidence for

• take liberties or act with too much confidence

purported
adjectiveadj
noun

• the intended meaning of a communication

• the pervading meaning or tenor

verb

• have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

• propose or intend

ostensive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• manifestly demonstrative

• represented or appearing as such; pretended

Alternatives for APPARENT

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