To believe; credit.

noun. The assent of the mind to the truth of a proposition or statement for which there is not complete evidence; belief in general.

noun. Specifically Firm belief based upon confidence in the authority and veracity of another, rather than upon one's own knowledge, reason, or judgment; earnest and trustful confidence: as, to have faith in the testimony of a witness; to have faith in a friend.

noun. In a more restricted sense: In theology, spiritual perception of the invisible objects of religious veneration; a belief founded on such spiritual perception.

noun. Belief or confidence in a person, founded upon a perception of his moral excellence: as, faith in Christ.

noun. Intuitive belief.

noun. The doctrines or articles which are the subjects of belief, especially of religious belief; a creed; a system of religion; specifically, the Christian religion. See confession of faith, under confession, 3.

noun. Recognition of and allegiance to the obligations of morals and honor; adherence to the laws of right and wrong, especially in fulfilling one's promise; faithfulness; fidelity; loyalty.

noun. Fidelity expressed in a promise or pledge; a pledge given.

noun. Credibility; truth.

noun. [This phrase is often reduced to i' faith, or faith: see faith, interj.]

noun. Tenets, dogmas, religion.

By my faith; in truth; indeed.

interjection. By my faith; in truth; verily.

noun. Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and veracity; reliance on testimony.

noun. The assent of the mind to the statement or proposition of another, on the ground of the manifest truth of what he utters; firm and earnest belief, on probable evidence of any kind, especially in regard to important moral truth.

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noun. The belief in the historic truthfulness of the Scripture narrative, and the supernatural origin of its teachings, sometimes called historical and speculative faith.

noun. The belief in the facts and truth of the Scriptures, with a practical love of them; especially, that confiding and affectionate belief in the person and work of Christ, which affects the character and life, and makes a man a true Christian, -- called a practical, evangelical, or saving faith.

noun. That which is believed on any subject, whether in science, politics, or religion; especially (Theol.), a system of religious belief of any kind; ; also, the creed or belief of a Christian society or church.

noun. Fidelity to one's promises, or allegiance to duty, or to a person honored and beloved; loyalty.

noun. Word or honor pledged; promise given; fidelity.

noun. Credibility or truth.

noun. See Auto-da-fé.

noun. etc. See under Breach, Confession, etc.

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noun. a method or practice of treating diseases by prayer and the exercise of faith in God.

noun. with perfect sincerity.

noun. A feeling, conviction, or belief that something is true or real, without having evidence.

noun. A religious belief system.

noun. An obligation of loyalty or fidelity and the observance of such an obligation.

noun. A trust or confidence in the intentions or abilities of a person, object, or ideal.

noun. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

noun. complete confidence in a person or plan etc

noun. loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person

noun. an institution to express belief in a divine power