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ostensibly in Persian

به ظاهر

UK/ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli//ɑˈstɛn.sə.bli/

ostensibly in Persian: به ظاهر, ظاهرا (zāhiran). In English, ostensibly means seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).

Persian words for ostensibly

ostensibly
به ظاهر, ظاهرا zāhiran

English meaning of ostensibly

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

Full definition of ostensibly

ostensibly in a sentence

  • Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, allegedly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly, presumably; see also Thesaurus:ostensibly
  • His interest in the railway was ostensibly a hobby, but people began wondering why he was taking photos of specific trains and specific equipment.
  • Her interest in his welfare was ostensibly charitable and magnanimous, but people began wondering who was going to inherit his assets when he died.

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Questions about ostensibly in Persian

What is the meaning of ostensibly in Persian?
Ostensibly in Persian is به ظاهر, ظاهرا (zāhiran).
معنی ostensibly چیست؟
Ostensibly: به ظاهر, ظاهرا (zāhiran).
What does ostensibly mean in English?
Ostensibly means seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).

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