faith

1. n. Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and veracity; reliance on testimony. Source: opted

2. n. The assent of the mind to the statement or proposition of another, on the ground of the manifest truth of what he utters; firm and earnest belief, on probable evidence of any kind, especially in regard to important moral truth. Source: opted

3. n. The belief in the historic truthfulness of the Scripture narrative, and the supernatural origin of its teachings, sometimes called historical and speculative faith. Source: opted

4. n. The belief in the facts and truth of the Scriptures, with a practical love of them; especially, that confiding and affectionate belief in the person and work of Christ, which affects the character and life, and makes a man a true Christian, -- called a practical, evangelical, or saving faith. Source: opted

5. n. That which is believed on any subject, whether in science, politics, or religion; especially (Theol.), a system of religious belief of any kind; as, the Jewish or Mohammedan faith; and especially, the system of truth taught by Christ; as, the Christian faith; also, the creed or belief of a Christian society or church. Source: opted

6. n. Fidelity to one's promises, or allegiance to duty, or to a person honored and beloved; loyalty. Source: opted

7. n. Word or word/honor">honor pledged; promise given; fidelity; as, he violated his faith. Source: opted

8. n. Credibility or truth. Source: opted

9. interj. By my faith; in truth; verily. Source: opted

10. n. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny Source: wordnet

11. n. complete confidence in a person or plan etc Source: wordnet

12. n. an institution to express belief in a divine power Source: wordnet

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