Synonyms for credence
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
Based on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis.
Related words
- Word family
- credential credibility
- Phrases
- letter of credence
Forms
- Plural
- credences → acceptances, beliefs, confidences, credits…
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We give credence to a report, assent to a proposition or to a proposal.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- credit Algerians should use credit cards instead of cash.
- confidence Tom said he didn't have the confidence to do that.
- belief She helped him in the belief that he was innocent.
- credulity Politicians rely on human credulity and fears.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| credence | steady | |
| credit | steady | |
| confidence | steady | |
| belief | rising | |
| credulity | steady | |
| credenza | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- trust1, faith1
- 6 letters
- credit2, belief2
- 8 letters
- reliance3, credenza3
- 9 letters
- reception3, assurance3, credulity4
- 10 letters
- confidence3, acceptance3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (credit2 = 2 syllables).