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ostensible
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aparent, pretins
appearing or stated to be true or real, but potentially deceptive or misleading
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The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss new business strategies, but much of the time was spent gossiping.
Scopul aparent al întâlnirii era de a discuta noi strategii de afaceri, dar cea mai mare parte a timpului a fost petrecută bârfind.
Her ostensible reason for missing work was sickness, but coworkers suspected she was really hungover.
Motivul ei aparent pentru absența de la muncă a fost boala, dar colegii bănuiau că de fapt avea mahmureală.
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The ostensible reason for his visit was to apologize.
Motivul aparent al vizitei lui a fost să-și ceară scuze.
She gave an ostensible smile, though she felt uneasy.
A zâmbit cu un zâmbet aparent, deși se simțea stingherită.
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