faith

Universal Words noun 1 [U] ~ (in sb/sth) trust in sb's ability or knowledge; trust that sb/sth will do what has been promised: I have great faith in you-I know you'll do well. * We've lost faith in the government's promises. * Her friend's kindness has restored her faith in human nature. 2 [U,sing.] strong religious belief: blind / unquestioning faith * to lose your faith * Faith is stronger than reason. 3 [C] a particular religion: the Christian faith * The children are learning to understand people of different faiths. 4 (good ~) [U] the intention to do sth right: They handed over the weapons as a gesture of good faith. IDIOMS break / keep faith with sb to break/keep a promise that you have made to sb; to stop/continue being loyal to sb in bad faith knowing that what you are doing is wrong in good faith believing that what you are doing is right; believing that sth is correct: We printed the report in good faith but have now learnt that it was incorrect. * He bought the painting in good faith (= he did not know that it had been stolen). moreatPINv.