belief

Definition

  • noun: a feeling of being sure that someone or something exists or that something is true
  • noun: a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing
  • often + 'in'

Examples

  • Many people arrived early 'in the mistaken/erroneous belief that' [=because they mistakenly believed that] free tickets would be available.

  • It's my 'belief that' the current policy is certain to fail. [=I believe that the current policy is certain to fail]

  • There is a 'growing belief that' [=an increasing number of people believe that] these policies will not succeed.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Where were they headed? They killed King Aelle near York and they're moving south into the midlands, so far, towards Repton. Is it your belief that they are set upon attacking my father's kingdom? That they have gathered together to attack Wessex? There is no doubt in my mind. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: On the Eve Season: 4 Episode 19