CEFR C1

credence

noun

Meaning

Belief in or acceptance of something as true.

Examples

The jury gave little credence to the witness's inconsistent testimony.
His reputation for honesty lent credence to his claims.

Synonyms: belief, trust, acceptance, faith

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credence (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkriːdəns/

Definition

Belief in or acceptance of something as true.

Examples

The jury gave little credence to the witness's inconsistent testimony.
His reputation for honesty lent credence to his claims.
The new evidence added credence to the long-held theory.

How to Use credence

give credence to (something) (collocation): To believe or accept something as true. — "Many people refuse to give credence to conspiracy theories."
lend credence to (something) (collocation): To make something seem more believable or true. — "The discovery of ancient artifacts lent credence to the legend."

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