belief

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Etymology [edit]

From Middle English, from Old English lēafa.

Noun [edit]

belief (plural beliefs)

  1. Mental acceptance of a claim as truth regardless of supporting or contrary empirical evidence.
  2. (countable) Something believed.
    The ancient people have a belief in many deities.
  3. (uncountable) The quality or state of believing.
    My belief that it will rain tomorrow is strong.
  4. (uncountable) Religious faith.
    She often said it was her belief that carried her through the hard times.
  5. (in the plural) One's religious or moral convictions.
    I can't do that. It's against my beliefs.

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Verb [edit]

belief

  1. imperative of believen