belief
Pronunciation: /bɪˈliːf/
noun
- 1an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof: his belief in extraterrestrial life
- something one accepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion: we’re prepared to fight for our beliefs
- a religious conviction: Christian beliefs
Phrases
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be of the belief that
- hold the opinion that; think: I am firmly of the belief that we need to improve our product
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beyond belief
- astonishingly great, good, or bad; incredible: riches beyond belief
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in the belief that
- thinking or believing that: he took the property in the belief that he had consent
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to the best of my belief
- in my genuine opinion; as far as I know: to the best of my belief Francis never made a will
Origin:
Middle English: alteration of Old English gelēafa; compare with believe
Spelling rule
Belief and the related word believe follow the rule i before e except after c (as in thief).