credence — belief in or acceptance of something as true
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: belief in or acceptance of something as true
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkriːdəns/
Korean meaning: 믿음, 신용, 신빙성
Korean pronunciation: **크리**던스
Example Sentences
- His theory about aliens building the pyramids gained little credence among serious archaeologists.
- The politician's promise to eliminate all taxes gave credence to rumors that he was delusional.
- The expert's analysis lent credence to the company's claims about their new product.
credence
NOUN//ˈkriːdəns//
belief in or acceptance of something as true
belief in or acceptance of something as true
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Origin
From Latin 'credentia' meaning 'belief' or 'trust,' derived from 'credere' meaning 'to believe' or 'to trust.' The word entered Middle English through Old French and was used in medieval contexts to describe letters of credence (credentials).
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“His theory about aliens building the pyramids gained little credence among serious archaeologists.”
“The politician's promise to eliminate all taxes gave credence to rumors that he was delusional.”
“The expert's analysis lent credence to the company's claims about their new product.”
“Her story gained credence when security footage confirmed her whereabouts.”
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