Synonyms for

Creed

Verb / kri:d / Another word for creed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a set of beliefs or principles that guide someone's actions

Synonyms & similar words

credo religiousdoctrine churchdoctrine gospel doctrine tenet principle belief philosophy dogma credo ideology faith maxim motto mantra saying assertion declaration statement profession conviction opinion view

Synonyms by register

Formal

doctrine tenet dogma belief system

Informal

faith belief principles conviction

Literary

articles of faith confession

Antonyms

disbelief doubt skepticism uncertainty agnosticism heresy

Common collocations

  • religious creed
  • political creed
  • personal creed
  • written creed
  • follow a creed
  • abandon a creed
  • uphold the creed

Word family

noun creed

Usage note

A creed is a formal statement of religious belief. While it can be used more broadly for any set of principles, its primary association is with religion.

Example sentences

  1. The school's creed emphasizes kindness and respect for others.
  2. My personal creed is to always work hard and never give up.
  3. Some people follow a religious creed while others do not.
  4. The company's creed is to provide excellent customer service.
  5. The country's creed is to provide freedom and equality for all citizens.

Quotes

  • The creed of the true saint is to make the best of life, to live as if life was heaven.
  • A creed is a way of living, not just a set of rules to follow.
  • The creed of a true knight is to never give up, never give in, and always fight for what is right.

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