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.

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