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Credence

/krˈidəns/
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(noun) Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.

Her tears gave more credence to the story.
In Animism, there is credence in ubiquitous spirit entities pervading the totality of Nature.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Her tears gave more ____ to the story.

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