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creed

/kɹiːd/

noun

Meaning

  • That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.

  • (specifically) A reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents; a confession of faith for public use, especially one which is brief and comprehensive.

    "A creed is a manifesto of religious or spiritual beliefs"

  • The fact of believing; belief, faith.

verb

Meaning

  • (only survives in "creeded") To believe; to credit.

  • To provide with a creed.