credo — a set of beliefs or aims which guide someone's actions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a set of beliefs or aims which guide someone's actions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkriːdoʊ/
Example Sentences
- The company's credo is 'Customer satisfaction above profit.'
- My dating credo is simple: if they don't laugh at my jokes, they're not the one.
- His workout credo is 'No pain, no pizza.'
credo
NOUN[/ˈkriːdoʊ/]
a set of beliefs or aims which guide someone's actions
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'credo' meaning 'I believe,' which is the first word of the Apostles' Creed in Christianity. The term evolved to mean any set of fundamental beliefs or guiding principles.
Breakdown
cred- (believe/trust) + -o (first person singular ending meaning 'I')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company's credo is 'Customer satisfaction above profit.'”
“My dating credo is simple: if they don't laugh at my jokes, they're not the one.”
“His workout credo is 'No pain, no pizza.'”
“The artist's credo emphasizes authenticity over commercial success.”
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