Belief /bəˈliːf/

The meaning and definition of Belief, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Mental acceptance of a claim as true.
“It's my belief that the thief is somebody known to us.”
Faith or trust in the reality of something; often based upon one's own reasoning, trust in a claim, desire of actuality, and/or evidence considered.
“Based on this data, it is our belief that X does not occur.”

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