Thesaurus: creed

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1. v. t. A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive.
2. v. t. Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
3. v. t. To believe; to credit.
4. n. any system of principles or beliefs
5. n. the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
6. 1. A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive. In the Protestant system the creed is not coördinate with, but always subordinate to, the Bible. Schaff-Herzog Encyc. 2. Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to. I love him not, nor fear him; there's my creed. Shak. Apostles' creed, Athanasian creed, Nicene creed. See under Apostle, Athanasian, Nicene. To believe; to credit. [Obs.] That part which is so creeded by the people. Milton.
7. To believe; to credit. [Obs.]That part which is so creeded by the people. Milton.
8. n:100 n. any system of principles or beliefs