belief

Plural

beliefs

1. 1.Mental acceptance of a claim as true.

   • It's my belief that the thief is somebody known to us.

2. 2.Faith or trust in the reality of something; often based upon one's own reasoning, trust in a claim, desire of actuality, and/or evidence considered.

   • Based on this data, it is our belief that X does not occur.
   • My belief is that there is a bear in the woods. Bill said he saw one.

3. 3.Something believed.

   • The ancient people have a belief in many deities.

4. 4.The quality or state of believing.

   • My belief that it will rain tomorrow is strong.

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Synonyms

• impression
• notion
• opinion