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if an idea gains credence, people become more likely to believe it
The notion that our mental state affects our physical health is gaining credence.
to believe that something is true
It was too silly an idea for Chrissy to give any credence to it.
to make people think that something is likely to be true
The recent discovery of the largest meteorite crater in Europe gives credence to Prof Solomon’s theory.
