Definition of: belief

(bi·lēf′) noun
1. Probable knowledge.
2. Mental conviction; acceptance of something as true or actual.
3. Confidence; trust in another's veracity.
4. That which is believed; creed.
5. Religious faith. Synonyms: admission, assent, assurance, avowal, confidence, conviction, credence, credit, creed, opinion, reliance, trust. See DOCTRINE, FAITH, FANCY, IDEA. Antonyms: denial, disavowal, disbelief, dissent, distrust, doubt, misgiving, rejection, unbelief.