belief

/bi'li:f/
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belief

A child holds a belief that the tooth fairy will visit tonight.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A mental acceptance or conviction that something is true or real, often without absolute proof: A belief is a state of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in a person, thing, concept, or idea.
    • A religious conviction or tenet: Belief can refer specifically to a principle or body of principles held by a religion or group.
    • Something believed; an opinion or judgment: It can also denote a specific idea or proposition that a person accepts as true.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Her belief in justice is unwavering.
    • It is my belief that honesty is the best policy.
    • They hold strong religious beliefs.
    • The story was beyond belief.
Advanced Usage
  • "To the best of my belief": According to what I sincerely believe to be true based on my knowledge.
    • To the best of my belief, he was not present at the meeting.
  • "Beyond belief": So extreme as to be unbelievable or incredible.
    • The destruction caused by the storm was beyond belief.
  • "Have belief in": To have confidence or faith in someone or something.
    • You must have belief in your own abilities.
Variants and Related Words
  • Believe (verb): To accept something as true or real.
    • I believe her story.
  • Believable (adjective): Capable of being believed; credible.
    • The explanation was not believable.
  • Believer (noun): A person who believes, especially in a particular religion or idea.
    • She is a true believer in the cause.
Synonyms
  • Conviction: A firmly held belief or opinion.
  • Faith: Complete trust or confidence, often in a religious context.
  • Trust: Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.
  • Opinion: A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact.
Related Phrases
  • "Contrary to popular belief": In opposition to what most people think.
    • Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind.
  • "In the belief that": Acting because one thinks something is true.
    • He acted in the belief that he was helping.
belief

A child holds a belief that the tooth fairy will visit tonight.

Noun
  1. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
    • his impression of her was favorable
    • what are your feelings about the crisis?
    • it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
    • I had a feeling that she was lying
  2. any cognitive content held as true

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