sound true

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

To give the impression of being true.

trueVERB + true

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sound

Examples (10)

  • His story didn't sound true to me.
  • Does that explanation sound true to you?
  • The rumors began to sound true as more details emerged.
  • Her alibi didn't sound entirely true, so the police investigated further.
  • If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
  • The witness's testimony didn't sound true under cross-examination.
  • I hope this forecast will sound true when the time comes.
  • Despite the initial skepticism, her claims started to sound true.
  • The evidence presented made the prosecution's case sound true.
  • His apology didn't sound true; it felt insincere.