creed

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/kɹiːd/ English

Definitions

noun

That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
(specifically) A reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents; a confession of faith for public use, especially one which is brief and comprehensive.“A creed is a manifesto of religious or spiritual beliefs”
The fact of believing; belief, faith.

verb

(only survives in "creeded") To believe; to credit.
To provide with a creed.

Related words

Synonyms

gospel credo church doctrine religious doctrine doctrine religious religion worship ideology tenet dogma dogmatic conscience belief affiliation faith

Associated

athanasian nicene filioque dort catechism cti helvetic nicaea confession balboa recited meredith

Rhymes

accede concede impede cede lead heed precede need seed supersede

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