belief

[bɪˈliːf]

Definition:
1. Any cognitive content held as true.
2. A vague idea in which some confidence is placed.

Use 'belief' in a sentence:

1. Belief in the utility of higher education is shared by students nationwide.
2. You need an undying belief in your own ability.
3. She acted in the belief that she was doing good.
4. I hold to my belief that people should be allowed to have private lives.
5. If you understand a belief but still don't believe in that specific belief, that's fine.
6. The old belief enjoyed a short currency.
7. There's no reason for the rest of us to share that belief.
8. Her art became a vehicle for her political beliefs.
9. This absolutist belief is replaced by an appreciation that rules can vary.
10. His religious belief was always hedged with doubt.
11. Dissatisfaction with the government has grown beyond belief.
12. Her behaviour was clearly inconsistent with her beliefs.
13. His religious beliefs precluded him/ his serving in the army.
14. She steadfastly maintained that her grandsons were innocent, and nothing could dissuade her from that belief.
15. "I hope you will always keep this beautiful belief, Heidi," said the doctor.
16. He went to church every Saturday due to his religious belief.
17. It had excited within him the belief that he could write one last song.
18. They had been indoctrinated from an early age with their parents' beliefs.
19. Contrary to popular belief, he was not responsible for the tragedy.
20. He does not think that his beliefs make him any worse than any other man.
21. We have no real, objective, scientific evidence for our belief.
22. A proverb is a short, well known saying that expresses a common truth or belief.
23. Each day, his belief in the Magic grew stronger—as well it might.
24. Her son's skin improved beyond belief.
25. Contrary to popular belief , many cats dislike milk.
26. One billion people throughout the world are Muslims, united by belief in one god.
27. Eroding religious belief in Europe may partly explain lowered birthrates.
28. It beggars belief how things could have got this bad.
29. He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
30. I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing.
31. We are devastated, shocked beyond belief.
32. Society is knit together by certain commonly held beliefs.
33. Most designers share the unspoken belief that fashion is a valid form of visual art.
34. Sweden is lovely in summer — cold beyond belief in winter.
35. Throughout history, people have been persecuted for their religious beliefs.
36. Throughout the trial she had clung to the belief that he was innocent.
37. The Greeks accepted belief in the immortality of the soul.
38. He was always guided by his religious beliefs.
39. I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her.
40. It is impossible to separate belief from emotion.
41. There is a general belief that things will soon get better.
42. His costume strengthened the good woman in the belief that he was a foreigner.
43. Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men.
44. Contrary to popular belief, the oil companies can't control the price of crude.
45. When events happen that shake these beliefs, our fear takes control.
46. Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite.
47. His theories mesh together various political and religious beliefs.
48. Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle.
49. The key to success as a romantic novelist is absolute belief in your story.
50. Those beliefs still prevail among certain social groups.
51. He holds the belief that he is a latter-day prophet.
52. This discovery challenges traditional beliefs.
53. He had been questing for religious belief from an early age.