To Trust . . . . Adherence . . . . . Belief, Loyalty, Fidelity, Sincerity of Intention . . . . Allegiance . . . . Steadfast in affection or allegiance . . . . Firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty: Conscientious . . . .
R E F E R E N C E S
Faith n [ME feith, fr. OF feid. foi, Fr. L fides; akin to L fidere to trust -more at Bide] [13c] 1a: allegiance to duty or a person: Loyalty b [1]: fidelity to oneÍs promises [2]: sincerity of intentions 2a [1]: belief and trust in and loyalty to God [2]: belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion and loyalty to god [2]: belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion b [1]: firm belief in something for which there is no proof [2]: complete trust 3: something that is believed esp. with strong conviction: esp: a system of religious beliefs
-Syn see Belief
2 Faith vt [15c] archaic: Believe, Trust
Faithful adj [14c] 1obs: full of faith 2: steadfast in affection or allegiance: Loyal 3: firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty: Conscientious 4: given with strong assurance: Binding [__ promise] 5: true to the facts, to a standard, or to an original [a __ copy] -Syn Faithful, Loyal, Constant, Staunch, Steadfast, Resolute mean firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance. Faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted [faithful to her promise]. Loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray [remained loyal to the czar]. Constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows [constant friends]. Stauunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it [a staunch defender of free speech]. Steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction [steadfast in their support]. Resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose [a resolute ally].
[Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th Edition. Springfield, MA, USA: Merriam-Webster, Inc. 1995.]
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