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believe firmly
[/bɪˈliːv ˈfɜːrmli/]
verb phrase
acreditar firmemente
1.
to have a strong conviction or faith in something; to accept as true with certainty
She believes firmly in the power of education.
Ela acredita firmemente no poder da educação.
2.
to be resolute or unwavering in one's conviction about something
He believes firmly that honesty is the best policy.
Ele acredita firmemente que a honestidade é a melhor política.
Synonyms
believe strongly
be convinced
have faith in
be sure of
maintain conviction
hold dear
Antonyms
doubt
disbelieve
question
be skeptical
have reservations
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
acreditar firmemente
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
crer firmemente
more formal or religious context
Portugal
acreditar firmemente
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
crer com convicção
alternative formal expression
Related Idioms & Phrases
believe in with all one's heart
stake one's life on
swear by
have faith in
be sold on
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