veri-, ver-
(Latin: true, truth, real, truthfulness)
verify
1. To prove that something is true.
2. To check whether or not something is true by examination, investigation, or comparison.
3. In law, to swear or affirm under oath that something is true.
veriloquence
Speaking the truth; truthful, veracious.
veriloquent
1. Speaking the truth.
2. Being truthful when talking.
verily
In truth (archaic).
verisimilar
Appearing to be true or real.
verisimilitude
1. The appearance of being true or real.
2. Something that only appears to be true or real, e.g., a statement that is not supported by evidence.
verism, verist, veristic
Strict realism or naturalism in art and literature.
veritable, veritableness, veritably
1. Indicating that something being referred to figuratively is as good as true.
2. True as a declaration or statement
veritably
True, unquestionable.
Veritas.
Truth.
Motto of Harvard University, USA.
Veritas/libertas.
Truth/liberty.
Motto of Manatee Jr. College, Bradenton, Florida, USA.
Veritas/mores/scientia.
Truth/morals/knowledge.
Motto of East Texas Baptist College, Marshall, Texas, USA.
Veritas cum libertate.
Truth with liberty.
Motto of Winthrop College, Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA.
Veritas et virtus.
Truth and virtue.
Motto of Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi, USA.
Veritas liberabit.
The truth will make you free.
Motto of Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, USA.
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