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From Latin vērus (true, real). Gives English its "truth" vocabulary: verify (to make true/confirm), veracity (truthfulness), veritable (truly so), verdict (a true saying — from vērum + dictum), veracious (truthful), and aver (to declare as true). Verisimilar means "resembling truth" — having the appearance of being real.
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aver
To assert or declare something confidently as true
revere
To regard with deep respect and devotion
veracious
Truthful; habitually telling the truth
veracity
Truthfulness; the quality of being accurate and honest
verdict
A jury's decision in court; any judgement or conclusion
verified
Confirmed as true or accurate
verify
To confirm or prove the truth or accuracy of something
verisimilar
Appearing to be true or real; probable
veritable
Genuine, real; used to emphasize something remarkable