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Meanings of belief in English
Psychological state in which an individual holds a proposition or premise to be true.
Related terms
That which one holds to be true; the acceptance of a fact, opinion, or assertion as real or true despite a lack of strong evidence or knowledge.
Synonyms
Examples for "supposition"
Examples for "supposition"
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All the facts in the case seem to bear out this supposition.
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But another clause of the Constitution proves the absurdity of the supposition.
3
The events of the last three days would almost warrant the supposition.
4
The supposition that all our profession is founded in pride and vain-glory.
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And his abrupt and masterly manner and speech aided in this supposition.
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The most basic tenet of American law is the presumption of innocence.
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It also maintained and took good advantage of the presumption of guilt.
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The presumption did not breed fear; it bred wrath, hot and vindictive.
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Such presumption was the natural cause and forerunner of a shameful defeat.
5
I feel there should be a presumption of risk until proven otherwise.
Usage of belief in English
1
The belief that 'I am strong therefore I am right' has changed.
2
He said the move threatened freedom of speech, belief and open debate.
3
Either case, it is borne out of our inherent belief in 'difference'.
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The problem has always been progress: or rather, the belief in progress.
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There is a strong belief that Russian action is violating international law.
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He said, News travels quickly, especially when it is apparently beyond belief.
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It is my belief that this debate should eschew Civil War politics.
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Positive affirmations can help change the Nice Guy's core belief about himself.
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This is in large part thanks to investors' belief in central banks.
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He would challenge her belief system and idea of what faith is.
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However, our belief in Africa and its people remains steadfast and strong.
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And really, the young man's belief or disbelief is beside the point.
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This story has no moral, nor any particular connection with religious belief.
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Thus do all believers; therefore all belief is of so little account.
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You suspend belief, specifically belief in the difference between reality and invention.
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She ridicules his unshakeable belief that government is exactly analogous to business.
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Belief through the time
Belief across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common
South Africa
Common
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