The meaning of Reliable

verb

Provide or serve as clear evidence of.

Usage examples:

His status is attested by his becoming an alderman

verb

Past simple and past participle of attest

Usage examples:

Thousands of people came out onto the streets to attest their support for the democratic opposition…

adjective

Of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.

Usage examples:

The letter is now accepted as an authentic document

adjective

Being what it is claimed to be; genuine

Usage examples:

An authentic goya drawing, how can we be sure the signature is authentic?, sylvia’s serves authenti…

adjective

A copper-bottomed plan, deal, or investment can be trusted completely because it is safe and certain to succeed.

Usage examples:

A copper-bottomed saucepan

adjective

(of a conclusion or agreement) done or reached decisively and with authority.

Usage examples:

A definitive decision

noun

A definitive postage stamp.

Usage examples:

Low-value british definitives simply have a portrait of the reigning monarch

adjective

Firm, final, and complete; not to be questioned or changed

Usage examples:

There is no definitive scientific evidence that coffee is harmful.

adjective

Trustworthy and reliable.

Usage examples:

A dependable supply of cold beer

adjective

Deserving of trust or confidence

Usage examples:

I need a dependable baby-sitter.

adjective

Very loving or loyal.

Usage examples:

He was a devoted husband

verb

Give all or most of one's time or resources to (a person or activity).

Usage examples:

I wanted to devote more time to my family

adjective

Extremely loving and loyal

Usage examples:

A devoted fan/husband/mother

adjective

Remaining loyal and steadfast.

Usage examples:

Throughout his career, he remained faithful to the principles of classical art

noun

Those who are faithful to a particular religion or political party.

Usage examples:

A muezzin called the faithful to prayer

adjective

Loyal and reliable

adjective

Truly what something is said to be; authentic.

Usage examples:

Genuine 24-carat gold

adjective

Being what something or someone appears or claims to be; real, not false

Usage examples:

Genuine leather, a genuine masterpiece, she showed genuine (= sincere) sorrow at the news., no one …

adjective

To be desired or approved of.

Usage examples:

It's good that he's back to his old self

noun

That which is morally right; righteousness.

Usage examples:

A mysterious balance of good and evil

adverb

Well.

Usage examples:

My mother could never cook this good

noun

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Usage examples:

Light travels faster than sound

verb

Emit or cause to emit sound.

Usage examples:

A loud buzzer sounded

adjective

In good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased.

Usage examples:

They returned safe and sound

adjective

Very loyal and committed in attitude.

Usage examples:

A staunch supporter of the anti-nuclear lobby

verb

Stop or restrict (a flow of blood) from a wound.

Usage examples:

He staunched the blood with whatever came to hand

adjective

Strongly loyal to a person, organization, or set of beliefs or opinions

Usage examples:

A staunch defender of free speech, she staunchly supports the party’s candidates., mike pressed har…

adjective

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

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Steadfast loyalty

adjective

Staying the same for a long time; not changing or losing purpose

Usage examples:

Steadfast beliefs, a steadfast friend

adjective

Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.

Usage examples:

The lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady

verb

Make or become steady.

Usage examples:

I took a deep breath to steady my nerves

exclamation

Used as a warning to someone to keep calm or take care.

Usage examples:

Steady now! we don't want you hurting yourself

adjective

In accordance with fact or reality.

Usage examples:

A true story

adverb

Truly.

Usage examples:

Hobson spoke truer than he knew

verb

Bring (an object, wheel, or other construction) into the exact shape or position required.

Usage examples:

The bench sander is ideal for truing up faces of timber

adjective

Able to be relied on as honest or truthful.

Usage examples:

Leave a spare key with a trustworthy neighbour

adjective

Worthy of trust or belief

adjective

Deserving of trust, or able to be trusted

Usage examples:

Not even a newspaper always gives trustworthy information., he has a well-earned reputation for abs…

adjective

(of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent.

Usage examples:

A valid criticism

adjective

Based on truth or reason; able to be accepted

Usage examples:

The money was gone, and the only valid conclusion was that someone had stolen it., you must have a …

adjective

A valid ticket, document, agreement, etc. is legal and can be officially accepted, usually for a particular period of time

Usage examples:

Is this ticket still valid?, a credit card is not usually accepted as a valid form of i.d., applica…