Synonyms for

Believers

Verb / bʌˈli:vɜ:z / Another word for believers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Believers are people who have faith or trust in something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

worshipper truster believer worshiper faithful devotees followers disciples supporters adherents fans worshipers zealots enthusiasts converts proselytes acolytes votaries partisans sectarians aficionados acclaimed believing devout

Synonyms by register

Formal

adherents followers devotees acolytes

Informal

fans supporters enthusiasts cheerleaders

Literary

votaries disciples

Antonyms

skeptics doubters disbelievers unbelievers cynics contrarians

Common collocations

  • true believers
  • firm believers
  • devout believers
  • fellow believers
  • religious believers
  • political believers
  • born-again believers

Word family

noun belief
verb believe
adjective believing

Usage note

Often used in religious or ideological contexts. Can sometimes imply a naive or uncritical acceptance.

Example sentences

  1. The believers in Santa Claus eagerly await his arrival on Christmas Eve.
  2. The believers in the Loch Ness Monster hope to catch a glimpse of the elusive creature.
  3. The believers in aliens think that they have seen UFOs in the sky.
  4. The believers in ghosts are convinced that their house is haunted.
  5. The believers in Bigfoot search the woods for evidence of the legendary creature.

Quotes

  • "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Nelson Mandela
  • "Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." -Sam Levenson
  • "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words