honest
/ˈɒnɪst/ · verb
Meaning
- To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.
- (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
- (of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
- In good faith; without malice.
- (of a measurement device) Accurate.
- Authentic; full.
- Earned or acquired in a fair manner.
- Honestly; really.
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