Synonyms & related words for ostensibly

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of ostensibly — including apparently, seemingly, purportedly, allegedly, evidently, professedly. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to ostensibly

Explore words related to ostensibly — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include supposedly, presumably, ostensible, putatively, assumedly, reputedly, reportedly, assumably. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for ostensibly

Common synonyms for ostensibly include apparently, seemingly, purportedly, allegedly, evidently, professedly, patently, manifestly — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does ostensibly come from?

The word ostensibly breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root tens-, from Latin tendo (“stretch, show”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.