faith

B2
Pronunciation
/feɪθ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A trust or confidence in the intentions or abilities of a person, object, or ideal from prior empirical evidence.

Example Sentences
  • I have faith in the goodness of my fellow man.
2 Definition

The process of forming or understanding abstractions, ideas, or beliefs, without empirical evidence, experience or observation.

Example Sentences
  • I have faith in the healing power of crystals.
3 Definition

A religious or spiritual belief system.

Example Sentences
  • The Christian faith.
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • He acted in good faith to restore broken diplomatic ties after defeating the incumbent.
5 Definition

Credibility or truth.