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- DictionaryBe·lief/bəˈlēf/
noun
- 1. an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists: "his belief in the value of hard work"
- 2. trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something: "a belief in democratic politics"
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.
noun. something believed; an opinion or conviction: a belief that the earth is flat. Synonyms: persuasion, conclusion, tenet, view. confidence in the truth or existence of something not immediately susceptible to rigorous proof: a statement unworthy of belief.
BELIEF meaning: 1. the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true: 2. something that you believe…. Learn more.
BELIEF definition: 1. the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true: 2. something that you believe…. Learn more.
A belief is an idea one usually holds with conviction and importance. In a religious context, the Ancient Greeks held the belief that many gods existed, controlling their fate, while Christianity began with the belief that only one God exists.
belief. noun. OPAL W. /bɪˈliːf/ Idioms. [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.
BELIEF meaning: 1 : a feeling of being sure that someone or something exists or that something is true often + in often + that; 2 : a feeling that something is good, right, or valuable + in
belief noun (EFFECTIVE) the feeling that someone or something is effective or right: a belief in social justice. beyond belief. B2. too bad, good, difficult, etc to be real: The evil of this man is beyond belief.
1. the state of believing; conviction or acceptance that certain things are true or real. 2. faith, esp. religious faith. 3. trust or confidence. I have belief in his ability. 4. anything believed or accepted as true; esp., a creed, doctrine, or tenet.
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]
