belief

noun

be·lief bə-ˈlēf How to pronounce belief (audio)

: a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing

her belief in God

a belief in democracy

I bought the table in the belief that it was an antique.

contrary to popular belief

: something that is accepted, considered to be true, or held as an opinion : something believed

an individual's religious or political beliefs

especially : a tenet or body of tenets held by a group

the beliefs of the Catholic Church

: conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon especially when based on examination of evidence

belief in the validity of scientific statements

Example Sentences

There is growing belief that these policies will not succeed. He gets angry if anyone challenges his religious beliefs. We challenged his beliefs about religion.

Recent Examples on the Web The fact that Adobe was willing to pay so much for Figma reflects that belief that its software was fundamentally different, according to Mr. Saper.

Steven Rosenbush, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The Diamondbacks have a pitcher already on their staff whose experience might support that belief.

Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Now a group of paleontologists at the University of Tübingen’s Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment have overturned that belief.

Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 9 Sep. 2022 Nearly everything that has pushed us closer to the emerging political dangers of the past two years flows from that absurdist belief.

Jelani Cobb, The New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2022 The offseason and training camp gave him that belief.

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 That belief is also a fulcrum of the organic movement, the vegan movement, and many advocates of regenerative agriculture.

Luke Winkie, Bon Appétit, 31 Aug. 2022 Somehow, the kid from French Lick had an uncanny belief in himself, no matter what others said.

Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 Somehow, the kid from French Lick had an uncanny belief in himself, no matter what others said.

The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

belief

noun

be·lief bə-ˈlēf How to pronounce belief (audio)

: a feeling of being sure that a person or thing exists or is true or trustworthy

belief in ghosts

belief in democracy

: religious faith

: something believed

It's my belief that our team really won.

单词	disbeliefs
释义	belief noun be·lief bə-ˈlēf 1 : a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing her belief in God a belief in democracy I bought the table in the belief that it was an antique. contrary to popular belief 2 : something that is accepted, considered to be true, or held as an opinion : something believed an individual's religious or political beliefs especially : a tenet or body of tenets held by a group the beliefs of the Catholic Church 3 : conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon especially when based on examination of evidence belief in the validity of scientific statements Synonyms credence credit faith See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences There is growing belief that these policies will not succeed. He gets angry if anyone challenges his religious beliefs. We challenged his beliefs about religion. Recent Examples on the Web The fact that Adobe was willing to pay so much for Figma reflects that belief that its software was fundamentally different, according to Mr. Saper. Steven Rosenbush, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The Diamondbacks have a pitcher already on their staff whose experience might support that belief. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Now a group of paleontologists at the University of Tübingen’s Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment have overturned that belief. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 9 Sep. 2022 Nearly everything that has pushed us closer to the emerging political dangers of the past two years flows from that absurdist belief. Jelani Cobb, The New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2022 The offseason and training camp gave him that belief. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 That belief is also a fulcrum of the organic movement, the vegan movement, and many advocates of regenerative agriculture. Luke Winkie, Bon Appétit, 31 Aug. 2022 Somehow, the kid from French Lick had an uncanny belief in himself, no matter what others said. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 Somehow, the kid from French Lick had an uncanny belief in himself, no matter what others said. The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English beleave, probably alteration of Old English gelēafa, from ge-, associative prefix + lēafa; akin to Old English lȳfan — more at believe First Known Use 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing belief a growing belief that beyond belief be secure in the belief/knowledge contrary to popular belief in the belief that to the best of one's belief in the mistaken/erroneous belief that make-belief worthy of belief defy belief beggar belief See More a growing belief that beyond belief be secure in the belief/knowledge contrary to popular belief in the belief that to the best of one's belief in the mistaken/erroneous belief that make-belief worthy of belief defy belief beggar belief See More Kids Definition belief noun be·lief bə-ˈlēf 1 : a feeling of being sure that a person or thing exists or is true or trustworthy belief in ghosts belief in democracy 2 : religious faith 3 : something believed It's my belief that our team really won. Choose the Right Synonym for belief belief and faith mean agreement with the truth of something. belief is used when there is some kind of evidence for believing even though the believer is not always sure of the truth. The story strengthened my belief in ghosts. faith is used when the believer is certain even if there is no evidence or proof. Even after the robbery, I kept my faith in the goodness of people. synonyms see in addition opinion Legal Definition belief noun be·lief : a degree of conviction of the truth of something especially based on a consideration or examination of the evidence compare knowledge, suspicion disbeliefs noun plural of disbelief as in doubts refusal to accept something as true their story explaining their absence was met with frank disbelief Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance doubts skepticism suspicions uncertainties nonbeliefs incredulities distrust discredit denials mistrust unfaiths repudiations rejections Antonyms & Near Antonyms beliefs convictions credits faiths credences acceptances trusts See More
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