Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-face-value
phrase
/at feɪs ˈvæljuː/
Definition
Accepting something for what it appears to be, without questioning or further investigation.
Examples
- She took his promise at face value and believed he would follow through.
- The company’s financial statements seemed honest, but analysts cautioned against taking them at face value.
Meaning
To consider something as it is presented, rather than looking for deeper significance or context.
Synonyms
- literally
- genuinely
- on the surface
- as is
