cre
dence
Plural
credences
1
a small table or cabinet used in religious or formal settings to hold items like bread, wine, or utensils before they are used
- small table or cabinet used in religious or formal settings to hold items like bread, wine, or utensils before they are used
- The church's credence held the communion vessels.
- The ornate credence matched the altar's design.
- The priest arranged the offerings neatly on the credence.
- The antique credence was restored and returned to the chapel.
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2
belief in the truth of something
- His story gained credence after the witness confirmed it.
- The theory has little credence among experts.
- She gave credence to the rumor without checking the facts.
- The scientist's credentials lent credence to his claims.
- The idea slowly gained credence in academic circles.
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