A. ostensibly
B. cruelly
C. bravely
D. pedantically

Explanation:

The word professedly means something that is claimed or stated openly, but may not be truly real.

In simple words: apparently or outwardly claimed.

So, the synonym of professedly is ostensibly.

Real-Life Example

• He is professedly a supporter of the cause.
• He is ostensibly a supporter of the cause.

Claimed outwardly = Professedly

Main Points for Exams

• Professedly means outwardly or supposedly.
• Ostensibly is its correct synonym.
• Other options are unrelated meanings.
• Therefore, Ostensibly is the correct answer.
• Common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL exams.

Quick Memory Trick

🎭 Professedly = What is Claimed
👀 Ostensibly = Same Meaning

Hidden ↔ Professedly
Professedly ↔ Ostensibly ✔️