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beliefan acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof

Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈliːf/

Korean meaning: 믿음, 신념

Korean pronunciation: 비-리프 (강세: 리프)

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's belief that eating garlic prevents colds made our house smell like a vampire-proof fortress.
  • The belief that money can't buy happiness is usually held by people who have never been really poor.
  • His belief in hard work paid off when he finally achieved his dream.

belief

NOUN

//bɪˈliːf//

an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof

belief concept
💡 Concept

Trusting without proof or evidence

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belief rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through grief comes belief, then sweet relief!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bɪˈliːf/
🇬🇧 UK/bɪˈliːf/

🌳Etymology

Rootlief
Suffix--f

Origin

고대 게르만어 'bi-'(~에 의해)와 'lief'(사랑하는, 소중한)에서 유래되어, '마음으로 소중히 여기는 것'이라는 의미에서 '믿음'으로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

reliefgriefchiefbrief
relief
grief
chief
brief

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's belief that eating garlic prevents colds made our house smell like a vampire-proof fortress.

😄 Fun example

The belief that money can't buy happiness is usually held by people who have never been really poor.

His belief in hard work paid off when he finally achieved his dream.

Cultural beliefs vary greatly around the world.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

faithconvictiontrustconfidenceopinion

Antonyms

doubtdisbeliefskepticism

Related

believebelieverbelievablereligionfaith