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| be·lief [ bi lf ] (plural be·liefs) |
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1. acceptance of truth of something: acceptance by the mind that something is true or real, often underpinned by an emotional or spiritual sense of certainty
  belief in an afterlife
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2. trust: confidence that somebody or something is good or will be effective
belief in democracy
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3. something that somebody believes in: a statement, principle, or doctrine that a person or group accepts as true
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4. opinion: an opinion, especially a firm and considered one
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5. religious faith: faith in God or in a religion's gods
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| [12th century. Alteration of Old English gelēafa after believe] |
