Meaning & use

faith

noun·Everyday

Complete trust or confidence in someone or something, or strong religious belief.

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She has always had faith in her brother's ability to fix any engine.

His faith deepened after volunteering at the community shelter for years.

A note on using this word

Faith can describe everyday trust in a person or plan as well as formal religious belief, so context clarifies which is meant.

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