Faith

/feɪθ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.

She has faith in her team's ability to succeed.

Strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof.

His faith guided him through difficult times.

A system of religious belief.

They share a common faith that brings them together.

Loyalty or allegiance to a person or thing.

He remained faithful to his principles out of faith in their importance.

Middle English, from Old French 'feid', from Latin 'fides' meaning 'trust, belief'.

have faith

To trust or believe in someone or something.

faith based

Pertaining to beliefs rooted in religious faith.

keep the faith

To maintain belief despite challenges.

trust

Firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone or something.

belief

An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.

confidence

The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something.

In faith

I'm in faith that everything will be alright.

Faith it till you make it

Just faith it till you make it; confidence can carry you through.