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单词 credences
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credence

noun

cre·​dence ˈkrē-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce credence (audio)
1
a
: mental acceptance as true or real
give credence to gossip
b
: credibility sense 1
lends credence to the theory
an idea that is gaining credence
2
: credentials
used in the phrase letters of credence
3
[Middle French, from Old Italian credenza] : a Renaissance sideboard used chiefly for valuable plate
4
: a small table where the bread and wine rest before consecration

Synonyms

  • confidence
  • faith
  • stock
  • trust
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Example Sentences

The theory is gaining credence among scientists. I'm afraid I don't put much credence in common gossip.
Recent Examples on the Web That allegation received no credence from Japan or South Korea, as senior officials from both countries endorsed the U.S. denial following a meeting in Washington with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. Joel Gehrke, Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2023 The solemnity of the setting, never mind the testimony itself, lends the proceedings a certain credence. Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2023 These are ad hominen attacks: easy tricks that are unfortunately gaining credence in our society and preventing people from learning how to confront ideas. Matt Thompson, SPIN, 7 Feb. 2023 But Stewart, who has spent time as a player, executive, coach and agent, doesn’t put much credence in those concerns. Gary Phillips, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2023 The following year, a stele uncovered in Israel also seemed to mention the House of David, lending Lemaire’s theory further credence. Chanan Tigay, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2023 The platform gives credence and space to something that many of us already do, which is to use music to heighten or clarify random episodes of our existence. Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2022 Black people with higher degrees of freedom have more credibility and credence to get things done. Ebony Flake, Essence, 21 Dec. 2022 The data add credence to the idea that therapies have to mobilize a lot of amyloid before patients see an effect. Jason Mast, STAT, 1 Dec. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin credentia, from Latin credent-, credens, present participle of credere to believe, trust — more at creed

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

credence

noun
cre·​dence ˈkrēd-ᵊn(t)s How to pronounce credence (audio)
1
: a ready acceptance of something as true or real
give credence to gossip
2
: credibility sense 1
lends credence to the theory

credences

noun

plural of credence
as in beliefs
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon a foolish theory that, incredibly, once had wide credence among educated people

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • beliefs
  • axioms
  • assurances
  • certainties
  • credits
  • faiths
  • articles of faith
  • convictions
  • confidences
  • principles
  • precepts
  • certitudes
  • tenets
  • doctrines
  • laws
  • philosophies
  • dependences
  • dogmas
  • dependances
  • fanaticisms
  • reliances
  • dogmata
  • insistences
  • trusts
  • hopes
  • dogmatisms

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • doubts
  • disbeliefs
  • discredit
  • uncertainties
  • skepticism
  • suspicions
  • distrust
  • nonbeliefs
  • mistrust
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