Likely
Likely adverb - By reasonable assumption.
Ostensively and likely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ostensively" instead an adverb "Likely".
Nearby Word: like
Ostensively
Ostensively adverb - To all outward appearances.
Usage example: he stops by his old office periodically, ostensively just to say “hi”
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Synonyms for Ostensively
Likely and ostensively are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Likely" instead an adverb "Ostensively".
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