Synonyms for

Fide

Verb / faɪd / Another word for fide — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fide means faith or trust in someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

confidence belief reliance assurance conviction certainty loyalty reliability credit credibility trustworthiness dependence faithfulness sureness steadiness truth honesty integrity constancy piety

Synonyms by register

Formal

faith belief trust confidence

Informal

trust reliance faith

Literary

troth pledge assurance

Antonyms

doubt distrust skepticism unbelief suspicion disbelief

Common collocations

  • in fide
  • fide et amore
  • bona fide
  • mala fide
  • fidei defensor
  • fide instrumentum

Word family

noun fidelity
adjective faithful
adverb faithfully

Usage note

Fide is a Latin word meaning 'faith' or 'trust'. It is most commonly encountered in legal or historical contexts, often in Latin phrases like 'bona fide' (in good faith).

Example sentences

  1. I have fide in my parents to keep me safe.
  2. The bank requires fide from its customers to approve a loan.
  3. A good friendship is built on fide.
  4. I lost fide in my teacher after she lied to me.
  5. Fide in yourself is important when facing challenges.

Quotes

  • Faith is not belief. Belief is passive. Faith is active.
  • Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.
  • Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof.

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