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BONA FIDE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Not counterfeit or copied

Example:

photographs taken in a veritable bull ring

Synonyms:

authentic; bona fide; unquestionable; veritable

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

echt; genuine (not fake or counterfeit)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Undertaken in good faith

Example:

a bona fide offer

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

sincere (open and genuine; not deceitful)

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