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Fides

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

Definition

Fides means faith or trust in Latin.

Synonyms & similar words

trust belief confidence assurance conviction credence reliance loyalty commitment faithfulness devotion allegiance constancy steadfastness piety fidelity honesty integrity truthfulness sincerity

Example sentences

  1. I have fides in my parents to take care of me.
  2. My fides in my teacher is that she will always help me learn.
  3. The president's fides in his advisors was misplaced.
  4. My fides in my best friend is that she will always be there for me.
  5. The athlete's fides in her coach helped her win the race.

Quotes

  • Fides est credere quod nondum vides; cuius fidei merces est videre quod credis. (Faith is believing what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.) - Saint Augustine
  • Fides quaerens intellectum. (Faith seeking understanding.) - St. Anselm
  • Vivere militare est. Fides servare, officium praestare, iuvare necessitantibus. (To live is to fight. Preserve faith, fulfill duty, aid the needy.) - Seneca

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