verb (past tense) as in strong fondness

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genuine, original

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Example:The antique collector was proud to have purchased a genuine painting from the 19th century.

Definition:Of high quality and true to the original; authentic, real, or honest.

From genuine

Example:She preferred to buy the original book rather than a cheap, poorly made counterfeit.

Definition:Being the true one of its kind; not a copy or reproduction.

From original