Truthfully
51actually — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. truly, in fact, as a matter of fact; see really 1 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) adv. really, in fact, in reality, truthfully, truly, genuinely, literally, in actuality, de facto, as a matter of fact. III (Roget s… …
52truly — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Really] Syn. actually, absolutely, positively; see really 1 , surely . 2. [In accordance with the truth] Syn. honestly, exactly, definitely, reliably, factually, correctly, unequivocally, sincerely, scrupulously, fairly …
53truthful — truth|ful [ˈtru:θfəl] adj 1.) someone who is truthful does not usually tell lies = ↑honest ▪ a truthful child ▪ You and I must be truthful with each other. 2.) a truthful statement gives the true facts about something = ↑honest ▪ I have only one… …
54truthful — [[t]tru͟ːθfʊl[/t]] ADJ GRADED If a person or their comments are truthful, they are honest and do not tell any lies. Most religions teach you to be truthful... We ve all learnt to be fairly truthful about our personal lives... She could not give… …
55oath — Any form of attestation by which a person signifies that he is bound in conscience to perform an act faithfully and truthfully, e.g. President s oath on entering office, Art. II, Sec. 1, U.S.Const. Vaughn v. State, 146 Tex.Cr.R. 586,177 S.W.2d 59 …
56OATH — IN THE BIBLE Definition and Form The truth or inviolability of one s words was commonly attested in ancient Israel by oath – a self curse made in conditional form that went into effect if the condition was fulfilled; e.g., May harm befall me if I …
57in fact — also[in point of fact] {adv. phr.} Really truthfully. Often used for emphasis. * /No one believed it but, in fact, Mary did get an A on her book report./ * /It was a very hot day; in fact, it was 100 degrees./ Compare: MATTER OF FACT …
58lay on the line — or[put on the line] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To pay or offer to pay. * /The sponsors had to lay nearly a million dollars on the line to keep the show on TV./ * /The bank is putting $5,000 on the line as a reward to anyone who catches the robber./ …
59mince words — {v. phr.} To choose words carefully for the sake of politeness or deception. * /I like people who speak frankly and truthfully without mincing words./ …
60in fact — also[in point of fact] {adv. phr.} Really truthfully. Often used for emphasis. * /No one believed it but, in fact, Mary did get an A on her book report./ * /It was a very hot day; in fact, it was 100 degrees./ Compare: MATTER OF FACT …
