Synonyms for precept
ˈpri sɛptpre·cept

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1. precept

   Doctrine primarily signifies that which is taught; principle, the fundamental basis on which the teaching rests. A doctrine is reasoned out, and may be defended by reasoning; a dogma rests on authority, as of direct revelation, the decision of the church, etc. A doctrine or dogma is a statement of some one item of belief; a creed is a summary of doctrines or dogmas. Dogma has commonly, at the present day, an offensive signification, as of a belief arrogantly asserted. Tenet is simply that which is held, and is applied to a single item of belief; it is a neutral word, neither approving nor condemning; we speak of the doctrines of our own church; of the tenets of others. A precept relates not to belief, but to conduct. Compare FAITH; LAW.

   Synonyms:
   article of belief, article of faith, belief, doctrine, dogma, principle, teaching, tenet

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1. precept

   Synonyms:
   rule, maxim, injunction, commandment, doctrine, direction, law, mandate, principle, instruction, command, order

   Antonyms:
   suggestion, prompting, instigation, impulse

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.7 / 6 votes

1. principle, preceptnoun

   rule of personal conduct

   Synonyms:
   rationale, commandment, principle, teaching, rule

2. teaching, precept, commandmentnoun

   a doctrine that is taught

   "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts"

   Synonyms:
   principle, didactics, teaching, educational activity, education, pedagogy, instruction, commandment

Matched Categories

1. • Doctrine
   • Rule

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1. regulation

   regulation is like a rule.

   a rule of order having the force of law, prescribed by a superior or competent authority, relating to the actions of those under the authority's control.

   Submitted by rinat on December 2, 2015  

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1. preceptnoun

   Synonyms:
   command, injunction, order, mandate, edict, commandment, behest, dictate, decree, law, ordinance, ordination, regulation, canon

2. preceptnoun

   Synonyms:
   doctrine, principle, maxim, rule, direction

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1. preceptnoun

   Synonyms:
   commandment, maxim, rule, adage, behest, injunction

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1. List of paraphrases for "precept":

   commandment, dictum

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How to use precept in a sentence?

1. Melchizedek:

   Children are permanently impressed only by the loyalties of their adult associates; precept or even example is not lastingly influential. Loyal persons are growing persons, and growth is an impressive and inspiring reality. Live loyally today—grow—and tomorrow will attend to itself. The quickest way for a tadpole to become a frog is to live loyally each moment as a tadpole.

2. Charles Dickens:

   Here's the rule for bargains: Do other men, for they would do you. That's the true business precept.

3. Yamamoto Tsunetomo:

   A precept left by Lord Naoshige in his Writing on the Wall reads: Matters of Great Importance Should Be Decided Lightly. Master Ittei commented: Matters of Minor Importance Should Be Decided Seriously.

4. Dwight L. Moody:

   A good example is far better than a good precept.

5. Robert Cecil:

   Examples is more forcible than precept. People look at my six days in the week to see what I mean on the seventh.