bona fides

bo·na fi·des

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-nuh, -nah mah-lah fee-des]
- /ˈboʊ nə, -nɑ ˈmɑ lɑ ˈfi dɛs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-nuh, -nah mah-lah fee-des]
- /ˈboʊ nə, -nɑ ˈmɑ lɑ ˈfi dɛs/

Definitions of bona fides words

noun plural bona fides Someone's bona fides are their good or sincere intentions. 3
noun bona fides good faith; honest intention 3
noun bona fides good faith; honesty, sincerity, reliability, etc. 3
noun bona fides proof or proofs of honesty, genuineness, etc. 3
noun bona fides (italics) Latin. (used with a singular verb) good faith; absence of fraud or deceit; the state of being exactly as claims or appearances indicate: The bona fides of this contract is open to question. Compare mala fides. 1
noun bona fides (sometimes italics) (used with a plural verb) the official papers, documents, or other items that prove authenticity, legitimacy, etc., as of a person or enterprise; credentials: All our bona fides are on file with the SEC. 1

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Parts of speech for Bona fides

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bona fides popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for bona fides

noun bona fides

bonne foi — sincerity.
good faith — accordance with standards of honesty, trust, sincerity, etc. (usually preceded by in): If you act in good faith, he'll have no reason to question your motives.
guilelessness — free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank.
wholeheartedness — fully or completely sincere, enthusiastic, energetic, etc.; hearty; earnest: a wholehearted attempt to comply.

All 4 Synonyms of bona fides

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