have faith

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hope v.
lean v.

VERB

hope

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate assume believe cherish count on expect hold wish

STRONG

aspire await contemplate desire foresee pray presume rely suppose surmise suspect sweat trust

WEAK

be sure of deem likely depend on feel confident hang in keep fingers crossed knock on wood look at sunny side look forward to promise oneself sweat it sweat it out take heart think to watch for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon disbelieve distrust doubt forsake

STRONG

know

WEAK

despair fear

VERB

lean

Synonyms

STRONG

confide rely trust

WEAK

bank on believe in bet bottom dollar bet on gamble on hinge on lay money on put faith in

Antonyms

STRONG

distrust keep

WEAK

dislike disregard forget not like straighten

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have faith

But Mayfield said investors are finding it hard to have faith in even optimistic-seeming developments on the Iran conflict after so many false starts and shifting headlines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

I do not have faith in gods the way my ancestors had faith in Zeus.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026

“We have faith and trust that God will carry him through this,” the description for the fundraiser reads.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

I know it’s been months, but I do have faith that you will find a job if you consistently apply for roles that are an appropriate fit.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

Then he asked if I’d care to tell him what, if anything, I did have faith in.”

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

have faith

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