vera

¹

[ ver-uh, var-uh ]

adjective

, Scot.

1. very.

Vera

²

[ veer-uh ]

noun

1. a female given name: from a Russian word meaning “faith.”

Example Sentences

Vera said at that moment she felt as though she could hardly breathe.

From MIT Technology Review

Today, Bloomscape announced it’s expanding its business with the addition of $15 million in Series B funding as well as the acquisition of plant care app Vera.

From TechCrunch

As a part of the funding news, Bloomscape also acquired plant care app Vera for an undisclosed sum.

From TechCrunch

Vera today provides customers with plant care tips, content, troubleshooting help, watering reminders and more.

From TechCrunch

In addition to its expansion of plant care offering with Vera, Bloomscape plans to use the new capital to grow its team, refine its regional fulfillment strategy, and launch new products.

From TechCrunch

The VERA Institute estimates U.S. taxpayers paid $39 billion for incarceration in 2012.

From The Daily Beast

And Robert Cáceres, 32, says he lost $60 on a Vera Wang tuxedo he tried to buy on Craigslist.

From The Daily Beast

Between the ceremony and reception, Kardashian wore three different Vera Wang gowns, worth a total of $600,000.

From The Daily Beast

“Out of poverty and despair our sons work in illegal coal mines,” one of the Orthodox faithful, Vera Zviagintseva, told me.

From The Daily Beast

Harington is currently abroad shooting Testament of Youth, a biopic of poet Vera Brittain, who will be played by Alicia Vikander.

From The Daily Beast

Gunpowder explosion at Vera Cruz, by which several buildings were injured and 20 persons killed, mostly women.

From Project Gutenberg

"It was given to me by a Vera Cruz girl; they are very generous," he replied, striking a match and lighting his cigarette.

From Project Gutenberg

On the other hand, Vera Galloway was transformed into a demure-looking shop assistant waiting a customers' orders.

From Project Gutenberg

"I am not in the least satisfied with your explanation," she said, in a very fair imitation of Vera Galloway's voice.

From Project Gutenberg

Surely there must be more than one keen eye watching the movements of Vera Galloway.

From Project Gutenberg