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believer

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who accepts and trusts in a particular religion, ideology, or person.

    - "He is a devout believer in Buddhism."
    - "She is a strong believer in the power of positive thinking."
  • noun

    Someone who trusts or accepts that something is true, valid, or real.

    - "He is a believer in extraterrestrial life."
    - "She is a believer in the power of the human spirit."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2650687"
Antonyms

infidel , non-believer , nonbeliever , unbeliever
Rhymes
Words rhyming with believer
deceiver , receiver , believer , leaver , weaver
Variants
List of all variants of believer that leads to same result
believe , believed , believer , believers , believes , believing , not believe , true believer , true believers , made a believer out of me
Etymology
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From Old English 'beliefan' meaning 'to trust, to believe'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'believer' is also used in psychology to describe someone who holds a false belief.

  2. In the Bible, the term 'believer' is used to describe someone who has faith in God and follows His commandments.

  3. The term 'believer' is also used in the context of conspiracy theories to describe someone who accepts a particular theory as true without sufficient evidence.

Related Concepts
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  1. faith: A strong belief or trust in something, often a religious or spiritual belief.

  2. conviction: A strongly held belief or opinion.

  3. trust: A firm belief in the reliability, ability, or truth of someone or something.

Quotes
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  1. Scientists kept a close eye on Mount Saint Helens. The volcano in Washington State spewed steam and ash throughout the month, leading experts to "believe" that it could erupt at any time.

    - {it}Time For Kids{/it},17 Dec. 2004

  2. I have watched the many ways that teachers demonstrate pleasure in what students have said or done. I used to "believe" that teachers needed to present a stoic face for fear of losing control—as if smiling caused bad behavior.

    - Nancy Mack,{it}English Journal{/it},September 2008

  3. They parted as casually as any friends who "believe" they will meet in a few days. But each knew the other was in deadly peril of his life.

    - Esther Forbes,{it}Johnny Tremain{/it},1943
Culture
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In various cultures, believers are often associated with religious or spiritual practices. For instance, in Christianity, believers are those who have faith in Jesus Christ and follow His teachings. In Buddhism, believers are those who follow the Buddha's teachings and strive for enlightenment. In literature, believers have been portrayed as having strong convictions and unwavering faith, such as in Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov' and Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.

How to Memorize "believer"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person with a strong belief or trust in something, such as a religious icon or a beloved person.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'believer' with the concept of trust or faith.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym BELIEVE: 'B'elieves, 'E'xperiences, 'L'oyalty, 'I'nspires, 'E'mpowers, 'V'alues, and 'E'nlightens.'
    - Or remember the phrase 'Believers are people who trust and have faith in something.'

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