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Bona fide vs. Bonafied
Bona fide
/ˌboʊnə ˈfaɪdi/Examples:
His intentions seemed bona fide to all involved.She gave a bona fide explanation for her absence.The documents were bona fide, verified by experts.
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Bonafied
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Her bonafied enthusiasm made the presentation memorable.Despite setbacks, he remained a bonafied contender for the title.A bonafied expert, she led the team to a successful launch.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Bona fide is a Latin term that means in good faith.
- Bonafied is an incorrect spelling often used mistakenly in place of bona fide.
- Remember that bona fide is the correct Latin expression and is two separate words.
- Bona fide is used in formal and legal contexts, making it more prevalent in official documents.
- If you see bonafied in a text, its likely a spelling error when trying to say bona fide.'
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