Confidence that a person, idea, or desired outcome is trustworthy or possible.
Reach for it when expressing hopeful trust that supports action despite uncertainty
Her belief in the apprentices gave them courage to attempt the difficult repair.
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everyday
Fits when reliance on a person is emphasized
Not when an abstract possibility is meant
warm
Fits when trust continues without complete evidence
Not when the claim rests on demonstrated facts
warm
Fits when desire and possibility matter together
Not when certainty is being asserted
professional
Fits when assurance in ability or outcome is central
Not when a doctrine or worldview is intended
formal
Fits when the belief is firmly and consciously held
Not when tentative hope is more honest
literary
Fits when calm certainty gives emotional steadiness
Not when open-minded doubt remains important
strong belief
A strong belief in fair access shaped the foundation's grants.
belief in someone
His belief in someone overlooked by others changed her path.
deeply held belief
Their deeply held belief in restoration kept the project alive.
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