Creed

Quick meaning: Creed is a noun meaning (ambitransitive, obsolete, only survives in "creeded") To believe; to credit.

Meaning

(ambitransitive, obsolete, only survives in "creeded") To believe; to credit.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To provide with a creed.
2. That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
3. (specifically, religion) 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.
4. (rare) The fact of believing; belief, faith.

Example Sentences

A creed is a manifesto of religious or spiritual beliefs

He killed our tribes, he killed our creed / He took our game for his own need

Oh! who young Leila's glance could read / And keep that portion of his creed / Which saith, that woman is but dust, / A soulless toy for tyrant's lust?

Pakistan is a conservative, religious state. The Edhi Foundation is unusual in its ignoring of caste, creed, religion and sect. This strict stance has led to some criticism from religious groups.

Word Forms

• creeds
• creeding
• creeded

Synonyms for creed

Depending on context, synonyms include gospel, credo.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gospel, credo, doctrine, religious, religion, worship.

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