Beliefs
/bɪˈliːfs/
Definitions
Acceptance of something as true, even without proof.
/bɪˈliːfs/
An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.
Her beliefs shaped her decisions.
💡 Simply: What someone thinks is true.
More Examples
Religious beliefs vary widely across cultures.
How It's Used
"His beliefs about the nature of reality were quite unique."
"The core beliefs of Christianity center around faith and salvation."
Idioms & expressions
beyond belief
Incredibly unbelievable or shocking.
"The news was beyond belief."
From Middle English *beleve, from Old English *gelyfan, from Proto-Germanic *gelōbjaną, from Proto-Indo-European *gʷleubʰ-. The word's development reflects a shift from a primarily religious context to a broader understanding encompassing personal convictions.
The word 'belief' has historically been strongly tied to religious faith. However, its secular usage has greatly expanded over time to encompass a wide spectrum of convictions.
Memory tip
Think of 'be-lieve' as becoming convinced.