creed

Meanings

• noun

  A statement of beliefs or principles, especially of a religious nature.

  - "The creed of the church outlines its fundamental beliefs."
  - "He recited the creed before the ceremony began."

• noun

  A pledge or promise, especially one taken formally.

  - "The athlete took an oath or creed to uphold the rules of the sport."
  - "I give you my creed and word as a gentleman."

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Pronunciation

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2. /kɹiːd/
   
   
   
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3. /kɹid/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with creed
seed , deed , need , feed , greed , lead

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Variants

List of all variants of creed that leads to same result
credal , creed , creedal , creeds , Apostles' Creed , Apostles' Creeds , Athanasian Creed , Athanasian Creeds , Nicene Creed , Nicene Creeds

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Etymology

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From Old French 'croire', meaning 'to believe'.

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Trivia

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1. The Nicene Creed was adopted in 325 AD by the First Council of Nicaea.

2. The Apostles' Creed, another widely used Christian creed, dates back to the 4th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. confession of faith: A creed is often considered a confession of faith, expressing the fundamental beliefs of a person or group.

2. credo: The Latin term 'credo' means 'I believe'. It is related to the English word 'creed'.

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Culture

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The creed has played a significant role in various religions and philosophical systems. For instance, the Nicene Creed is a statement of faith widely used in Christianity. In literature, creeds have been used symbolically to represent beliefs, values, or promises.

How to Memorize "creed"

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   - Create a mental image of a religious ceremony where people recite the creed together.

2. associate
   

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   - Think of a religious symbol or icon when you hear the word 'creed'.

3. mnemonics
   

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