belief
be·lief
noun biˈlēf
beliefs, plural
An acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists
- his belief in the value of hard work
- a belief that solitude nourishes creativity
Something one accepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion or conviction
- contrary to popular belief, Aramaic is a living language
- we're prepared to fight for our beliefs
A religious conviction
- Christian beliefs
- I'm afraid to say belief has gone
- local beliefs and customs
Trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something
- a belief in democratic politics
- I've still got belief in myself
Web definitions
any cognitive content held as true
Mental acceptance of a claim as truth regardless of supporting or contrary
empirical evidence; Something believed; The quality or state of believing;
Religious faith; One's religious or moral convictions
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impression: a vague idea in which some confidence is placed;
"his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings
about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity";
"I had a feeling that she was lying"
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(believing) the cognitive process that leads to convictions; "seeing is believing"
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Belief is the psychological state in which an individual holds a proposition or
premise to be true.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belief
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