credence Definition
- 1belief in or acceptance of something as true
- 2the likelihood of something being true; plausibility
Using credence: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "credence" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The story lacks credence.
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I don't give much credence to rumors.
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The evidence lends credence to their theory.
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His testimony gave credence to the allegations.
credence Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for credence
Antonyms for credence
Phrases with credence
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The new evidence gives credence to her claims.
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The data lends credence to the theory that the disease is caused by a virus.
unwilling or unable to believe something
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She was incredulous when she heard the news.
Origins of credence
from Old French 'creance', from medieval Latin 'credentia', meaning 'belief'
Summary: credence in Brief
The term 'credence' [ˈkriːdəns] refers to belief or acceptance of something as true, and the likelihood of something being true. It can be used to describe the level of trust or confidence in a statement or theory, as in 'The evidence lends credence to their theory.' 'Credence' is often paired with verbs like 'give' or 'lend,' as in 'The new evidence gives credence to her claims.'
