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ostensible
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aparente, suposto
appearing or stated to be true or real, but potentially deceptive or misleading
Exemplos
The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss new business strategies, but much of the time was spent gossiping.
O propósito aparente da reunião era discutir novas estratégias de negócios, mas a maior parte do tempo foi gasta fofocando.
Her ostensible reason for missing work was sickness, but coworkers suspected she was really hungover.
Sua razão aparente para faltar ao trabalho foi doença, mas os colegas suspeitavam que ela estava realmente de ressaca.
Exemplos
The ostensible reason for his visit was to apologize.
A razão aparente de sua visita era se desculpar.
She gave an ostensible smile, though she felt uneasy.
Ela deu um sorriso aparente, embora se sentisse desconfortável.
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