English Explanatory Dictionary

act of faith

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An action that demonstrates one's religious faith.
  2. An action taken based on trust in a positive outcome with no guarantees.

Word forms

act of faith acts of faith

Etymology

Compare Portuguese auto da fé.

Synonyms

leap of faith
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