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Definition of true : 1. Actual; not counterfeit, adulterated, or pretended; genuine; pure; real; as, true balsam; true love of country; a true Christian.
2. Conformable to fact; in accordance with the actual state of things; correct; not false, erroneous, inaccurate, or the like; as, a true relation or narration; a true history; a declaration is true when it states the facts.
3. Genuine; real; not deviating from the essential characters of a class; as, a lizard is a true reptile; a whale is a true, but not a typical, mammal.
4. In accordance with truth; truly.
5. Right to precision; conformable to a rule or pattern; exact; accurate; as, a true copy; a true likeness of the original.
6. Steady in adhering to friends, to promises, to a prince, or the like; unwavering; faithful; loyal; not false, fickle, or perfidious; as, a true friend; a wife true to her husband; an officer true to his charge.

Synonyms:

original, square, exact, current, natural, come about, valid, happen, unbent, authoritative, trustworthy, full-strength, Allegiant, confessedly, true up, accepted, precise, unmannered, realistic, uncoiled, truthful, incorruptible, accredited, neat, convincing, straightforward, rightful, liege, rigorous, lawful, continue, dependable, plumb, professedly, credible, upright, unquestionable, avowedly, consecutive, dead on target, true-life, develop, veridical, heartfelt, indubitable, authorized, undoubted, lifelike, trust, be actualized, straight, received, unaffected, unfeigned, fast, admittedly, bona fide, on-key, straight-shooting, unbowed, sure, naturalistic, legitimate

implacable, unwavering, valiant, decided, indomitable, steadfast, dauntless, decisive, unflinching, strong-willed, willing, resolute, dogged, tenacious, resolved, hearty, staunch, unchangeable, iron-willed, constant, tough, plucky, insistent, unyielding, unshakeable, bold, devoted, loyal, steely, stern, relentless, diligent, steady, indefatigable, courageous, persistent, determined, stubborn, committed, tireless, bullheaded, ruthless, uncompromising, spunky, reliable, faithful, firm, deliberate, zealous, serious, unbending, thorough, headstrong, earnest, intent, inexorable, dedicated, strong-minded, set, persevering, fearless

honorable, untarnished, creditable, moral, law-abiding, saintly, good, estimable, righteous, angelical, respectable, noble, pure, blameless, worthy, upstanding, right-minded, virtuous, principled, forthright, fair, unimpeachable, irreproachable

substantial, sincere, tangible, veritable, real, solid, concrete, actual

bulldogged, undaunted, flintlike, stiff, hard, obdurate, unflagging, stony, obstinate, strong, brave, enduring, fervent

correct, accurate, ingenuous, genuine

certain, authentic, right, factual, proven, gospel, axiomatic, honest, definite, absolute, veracious

Usage examples:

• Is it true, Claire? - "The Master of the Ceremonies", George Manville Fenn.
• Was it true, what Mr. Collingwood said? - "Foe-Farrell", Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch.
• What name could I give it but the true one? - "The Bible in Spain", George Borrow.