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be·lief

belief

 
 
pronunciation:
b lif
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a strong opinion.
My teacher has a belief that all children can learn.
antonyms:
doubt
similar words:
judgment, opinion, position, theory, trust, view
definition 2: trust in a person, thing, or idea; confidence.
My mother's belief in me helped me to succeed.
synonyms:
confidence, faith, trust
definition 3: an idea thought of as true; something people believe.
Many people hold the belief that there is life after death.
similar words:
concept, faith, principle
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