creed

Meanings

Plural: creeds

Noun

any system of principles or beliefs
the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
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.
The fact of believing; belief, faith.

Verb

To believe; to credit.
To provide with a creed.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English crede, from Old English crēda, crēdo, from Latin crēdō (“I believe”), from Proto-Italic *krezdō, from Proto-Indo-European *ḱred dʰeh₁- (“to place one's heart, i.e., to trust, believe”), a compound phrase of the oblique case form of *ḱḗr (“heart”). Creed is cognate with Old Irish creitid (“to believe”), Sanskrit श्रद्दधाति (śráddadhāti, “to have faith or faithfulness, to have belief or confidence, believe”).

Synonyms

church doctrine, credo, gospel, religious doctrine

Scrabble Score: 8

creed is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
creed is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
creed is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

creed is a valid Words With Friends word