Sentences with belief
be·lief
B b - One billion people throughout the world are Muslims, united by belief in one god. [+ in]
- He refuses to compete on Sundays because of his religious beliefs.
- SYNONYMY NOTE: belief, the term of broadest application in this comparison, implies mental acceptance of something as true, even though absolute certainty may be absent; , faith implies complete, unquestioning acceptance of something even in the absence of proof and, esp., of something not supported by reason; , trust implies assurance, often apparently intuitive, in the reliability of someone or something; , confidence also suggests such assurance, esp. when based on reason or evidence; , credence suggests mere mental acceptance of something that may have no solid basis in fact
- It is our belief that improvements in health care will lead to a stronger, more prosperous economy.
- I have belief in his ability
- My belief is that he'll come
- Her belief is that this is/is not the case.
- My belief is that there is a bear in the woods. Bill said he saw one. Based on this data, it is our belief that X does not occur.
- The ancient people have a belief in many deities.
- My belief that it will rain tomorrow is strong.
- She often said it was her belief that carried her through the hard times.
- I can't do that. It's against my beliefs.
- A belief that the earth is flat.
- A statement unworthy of belief.
- A child's belief in his parents.
- The Christian belief.