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- Dictionarybelief/bɪˈliːf/
noun
- 1. an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof: "his belief in extraterrestrial life"
- 2. trust, faith, or confidence in (someone or something): "a belief in democratic politics" Similar Opposite
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BELIEF definition: 1. the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true: 2. something that you believe…. Learn more.
the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true: His belief in God gave him hope during difficult times. Recent scandals have shaken many people's belief in (= caused people to have doubts about) politicians. B2. something that you believe: All religious and political beliefs should be respected equally.
The meaning of BELIEF is a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing. How to use belief in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Belief.
A belief is an idea one accepts as being true or real. Many children have a strong belief that the Tooth Fairy really does exist. The noun belief replaced the Old English word geleafa, meaning “belief, faith,” in the late 12th century. A belief is an idea one usually holds with conviction and importance.
Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good. ... a traditional eastern belief in reincarnation. [ + in] ...a belief in personal liberty. [ + in] Synonyms: trust, confidence, faith, conviction More Synonyms of belief. 2. plural noun B2.
[uncountable] a strong feeling that something/somebody exists or is true; confidence that something/somebody is good or right. belief in something/somebody I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. belief in God/democracy. The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. belief that…
Belief definition: something believed; an opinion or conviction. See examples of BELIEF used in a sentence.
BELIEF definition: 1. something that you believe is true or real: 2. an idea that you are certain is true: 3. the…. Learn more.
belief. noun. /bɪˈlif/ [uncountable] belief (in something/somebody) a strong feeling that something or someone exists or is true; confidence that something or someone is good or right I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. belief in God/democracy The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police.
1. something believed; opinion; conviction. 2. confidence in the truth or existence of something not immediately susceptible to rigorous proof. 3. confidence; faith; trust: children's belief in parents. 4. a religious creed or faith. [1150–1200; Middle English bileve]
