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cre·dence
 credence
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- pronunciation:
- kri
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 ns
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
acceptance (of a statement or the like) as valid or true.
I gave no credence to that ridiculous rumor.Her ability to give many details lent credence to woman's story.- synonyms:
- acceptance, credibility, plausibility, reliability
- similar words:
- countenance, validity, veracity
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| definition 2: |
a just claim to another's trust or acceptance; trustworthiness.
- synonyms:
- confidence, credibility, dependability, reliability, trust, trustworthiness
- similar words:
- faith, honesty, integrity, morality, truth
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| related words: |
trust |
adjective + (n.)credence
additional, considerable, far, full, given, passing
verb + (n.)credence
add, assign, gain, give, grant, lend, place, put, tend
(n.)credence
+ verb
deserve
noun + (n.)credence
decade, evidence, faith, finding, respect
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The word credence
contains the following part:
cred, credit
Latin
root
that means believe
  Example words:
accredit, credence, credible, credit, creditable, creditor, credo, credulity, credulous, creed, discredit, incredible, incredulity, incredulous, miscreant, recreant
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