belief

noun
UK: /bɪˈliːf/
US: /bɪˈliːf/

  1. The feeling of being certain that something exists or is true.

    1. I have a strong belief in the importance of education. [ ] [ ]
    2. His belief that he could fly seemed strange until he actually did it. [ ] [ ]

  2. Trust or confidence in someone or something.

    1. Her belief in me helped me succeed in a big project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The public's belief in the government is currently very low indeed. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something you believe, especially a set of religious principles.

    1. My personal beliefs guide my decisions every day of my life. [ ] [ ]
    2. People of different beliefs should live together in peace with respect. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

trust idea faith conviction opinion view
belief verb

  1. Accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.

    1. I believe that honesty is always the best policy ever. [ ] [ ]
    2. It is hard to believe his story after he lied so much before now. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "belief" in English means: The feeling of being certain that something exists or is true., Trust or confidence in someone or something., Something you believe, especially a set of religious principles..

The phonetic transcription of "belief" is /bɪˈliːf/ in British English and /bɪˈliːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "belief": trust, idea, faith, conviction, opinion, view.

Example usage of "belief": "I have a strong belief in the importance of education.". More examples on the page.