faith
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1.8
- noun
- /feɪθ/
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lealtad
- His unwavering faith in the project's success inspired everyone on the team.
- in good faith
- act in good faith
- keep the faith
Like even now, faith is is that bedrock?
- Like even now, faith is is that bedrock?
- By that point, I had lost every faith in humanity.
- And the people sort of misplaced their faith in the government to do good things.
- It takes up not just courage, but often blind faith to say no, I'm right.
- This childhood results in self doubt, self blame, and a loss of faith in their instincts.
- And Prius represents real faith, not the fake faith of the emperor.
- He would not have great faith that like Noah's such a beautiful soul.
Examples
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The employer was held to a duty of loyalty and good faith in dealing with the employee.
Academic text (1996) -
His faith in foolish men never ceases to amaze me.
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Because when you cross the bridge from faith to fact, now you know you could do it.
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And I noticed that her faith was what made her so strong.
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And so, he suddenly realized, I have not lost my faith after all.
Fiction book (2000) -
I can't separate my faith from my work.
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And the people sort of misplaced their faith in the government to do good things.
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Where people of different faiths can share and learn from each other, that is fine and good.
Academic text (1999) -
Madam Vice President, the time has come for you to demonstrate your good faith.
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I kept the faith.
Synonyms
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1.1
A feeling that something is true even without proof
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1.3
Strong and lasting support for a person, group, or idea
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1.9
A belief that you can rely on someone or something
15
3.9
An idea someone holds about what is right or true that affects how they act
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2.0
The state of being loyal and true to someone, like a friend or pet
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3.6
A sure feeling that something is true
Being ready to believe people are honest or reliable
Antonyms
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3.9
An act of not being loyal to someone, for example telling their secrets or helping an enemy
Idioms
Compounds
- Formal
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9.9
A title used by the British king or queen to show they protect the Church of England
How Loyal
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word faith comes from Latin fides, meaning 'trust', and long ago it also meant keeping a promise. That's why faith can mean 'loyalty' or strong trust in a person or cause.