noun as in strong fondness

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Example Sentences

Example:Despite evidence to the contrary, he maintained his conviction.

Definition:the firm belief or strong persuasion of something.

From conviction

Example:The students assured the professor of their readiness for the challenge.

Definition:a state or feeling of being certain and confident.

From assurance

Example:He believed in the importance of education as a key to personal growth.

Definition:a conviction or notion based on faith or trust, not necessarily proved or demonstrable.

From belief

Example:The speaker’s argument added an extra strength to the team’s position.

Definition:the quality of being powerful, forceful, or overpowering.

From strength

Example:Her confidence in her own ideas was evident in her debate with the opposition.

Definition:the state of feeling certain about the truth of something.

From confidence

Example:The witnesses provided testimony with a high degree of certainty regarding the suspect's guilt.

Definition:the state of being sure or having no doubt about something.

From certainty

Example:Our trust in the company’s ability to keep our data secure has not been shaken.

Definition:the belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.

From trust

Example:The council concluded that the community’s persuasion was effective in changing public opinion.

Definition:the action of persuading someone to believe something or to do something.

From persuasion

Example:The lawyer’s convincing argument brought many jurors to side with his client.

Definition:causing someone to believe something or accept an argument or idea.

From convincing

Example:Her sureness of purpose was evident in her decision to take the job.

Definition:the quality of being completely certain or confident.

From sureness