I . n.
1.
Belief ( that prompts to action ), credence, credit, trust, assurance, confidence, dependence, reliance.
2.
Creed, persuasion, tenets, dogmas, doctrines, religion, system of religion.
3.
Fidelity, ~fulness, truthfulness, truth constancy, loyalty.
4.
Engagement, promise, word of honor.
II . interj.
( Colloq. ) Verily, in truth, by my ~, upon my word.