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单词 credence
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credence

UK /ˈkriːd(ə)ns/


phrases
  • gain credence

    1
    if an idea gains credence, people become more likely to believe it

    The notion that our mental state affects our physical health is gaining credence.

    Synonyms and related words

    Capable or incapable of persuading someone
  • give credence to something

    1
    to believe that something is true

    It was too silly an idea for Chrissy to give any credence to it.

    Synonyms and related words

    To believe or accept that something is true or exists
  • give​/​lend​/​add credence to something

    formal
    1
    to make people think that something is likely to be true

    The recent discovery of the largest meteorite crater in Europe gives credence to Prof Solomon’s theory.

    Synonyms and related words

    To be honest

credence

US /ˈkrid(ə)ns/


phrases
  • gain credence

    1
    if an idea gains credence, people become more likely to believe it

    The notion that our mental state affects our physical health is gaining credence.

    Synonyms and related words

    Capable or incapable of persuading someone
  • give credence to something

    1
    to believe that something is true

    It was too silly an idea for Chrissy to give any credence to it.

    Synonyms and related words

    To believe or accept that something is true or exists
  • give​/​lend​/​add credence to something

    formal
    1
    to make people think that something is likely to be true

    The recent discovery of the largest meteorite crater in Europe gives credence to Solomon’s theory.

    Synonyms and related words

    To be honest
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