Yahoo Malaysia Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   belief

   /bɪˈliːf/

   noun

   • 1. an 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" Similar opinionviewviewpointpoint of viewattitudestancestandstandpointpositionperspectivecontentionconvictionjudgementthinkingway of thinkingthoughtideatheoryhypothesisthesisinterpretationassumptionpresumptionsuppositionsurmisepostulationconclusiondeductioninferencenotionimpressionsensefeelingfancyhunch
   • ▪ a religious conviction: "Christian beliefs" Similar ideologyprincipleidealethicconvictiondoctrineteachingdogmatenetcanonarticle of faithcredencecreedcredocode of belief
   • 2. trust, faith, or confidence in (someone or something): "a belief in democratic politics" Similar faithtrustrelianceconfidencecredencefreedom from doubtoptimismhopefulnesshopeOpposite disbeliefdoubt

   Word Origin Middle English: alteration of Old Englishgelēafa; compare with believe.

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • B

     3

   • E

     1

   • L

     1

   • I

     1

   • E

     1

   • F

     4

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBELIEF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   BELIEF definition: 1. the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true: 2. something that you believe…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › beliefBelief Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › belief

   • Cached

   The meaning of BELIEF is a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing. How to use belief in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Belief.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › beliefBelief - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › belief

   A belief is an idea one usually holds with conviction and importance. In a religious context, the Ancient Greeks held the belief that many gods existed, controlling their fate, while Christianity began with the belief that only one God exists. You can also have belief in yourself in the face of a challenge.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBELIEF | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   BELIEF meaning: 1. the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true: 2. something that you believe…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbelief noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

   • Cached

   [uncountable] a strong feeling that something/somebody exists or is true; confidence that something/somebody is good or right. belief in something/somebody I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. belief in God/democracy. The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. belief that…

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › beliefBELIEF Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › belief

   • Cached

   Belief, certainty, conviction refer to acceptance of, or confidence in, an alleged fact or body of facts as true or right without positive knowledge or proof. Belief is such acceptance in general: belief in astrology.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBELIEF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   4 meanings: 1. a principle, proposition, idea, etc, accepted as true 2. opinion; conviction 3. religious faith 4. trust or.... Click for more definitions.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBELIEVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   BELIEVE definition: 1. to think that something is true, correct, or real: 2. to not believe that something is true…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › beliefbelief noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › belief

    • Cached

    Definition of belief noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › believeBELIEVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    www.dictionary.com › browse › believe

    • Cached

    Believe definition: to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so. See examples of BELIEVE used in a sentence.