credence
/'kri:dəns/
Definition
Noun: 1. Belief in or acceptance of something as true: The mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true. 2. (Historical/Archaic) A kind of sideboard or buffet: A piece of dining room furniture used for storing or displaying dishes and serving food.
Usage and Examples
Noun (Belief/Acceptance):
- The dubious source of the information meant it was given little credence by the committee.
- His long history of honesty lent credence to his extraordinary claim.
- I cannot give any credence to these baseless rumors.
Noun (Furniture - Archaic):
- The antique credence stood against the wall of the great hall. (This usage is now rare and primarily found in historical contexts.)
Advanced Usage
- "To give credence to": To believe or accept that something is true or valid.
- The new evidence gives credence to the witness's original testimony.
- "To lend credence to": To make something seem more believable or acceptable.
- Her professional background lends credence to her argument.
Variants and Related Words
- Credential (n): A qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background that lends credibility.
- His academic credentials are impeccable.
- Credible (adj): Able to be believed; convincing.
- She was a credible witness.
- Credulity (n): A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
- The scam preyed on people's credulity.
Synonyms
- Belief: An acceptance that something exists or is true.
- Credit: Belief in the truth or reliability of something.
- Trust: Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.
- Acceptance: The action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Letter of credence (Formal/Diplomatic): A document accrediting a diplomat to a foreign government.
- The ambassador presented his letters of credence to the president.
Noun
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a kind of sideboard or buffet
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the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
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he gave credence to the gossip
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acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years
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