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put faith in

VERB

gamble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bet speculate wager

STRONG

back brave challenge dare defy endanger face game hazard imperil jeopardize lot play plunge put risk set stake venture

WEAK

buck the odds cast lots cut the cards flip the coin go for broke lay money on make a bet put trust in shoot the moon shoot the works stick one's neck out take a flyer tempt fortune trust to luck try one's luck

Antonyms

STRONG

ascend discourage displace dissuade hide remove rise save

WEAK

be careful design ensure guard insure plan safeguard

VERB

lean

Synonyms

STRONG

confide rely trust

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONG

distrust keep

WEAK

dislike disregard forget not like straighten

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Officials put faith in counseling and support for positive behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

"I have to put faith in the Premier League that they will manage what they need to manage," Hobbs added.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2024

In overtime, Drinkwitz opted to put faith in his quarterback to win the game.

From Fox News • Nov. 21, 2021

They’ve put faith in a star-studded prime-time special and a virtual parade, among other events, to distract from a National Mall populated by law enforcement officers instead of jubilant supporters.

From Washington Post • Jan. 19, 2021

The stories still persisted—every now and then, someone would swear on whatever god they put faith in that they had seen a dragon in the river—but dragons were extinct.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

put faith in

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