The phrase "gave no credence to" means to not believe or accept something. The spelling of the word "credence" is [ˈkriːdəns] in IPA phonetic transcription. The "cr" in "credence" is pronounced as a long "k" sound, while the "e" is pronounced as a long "ee" sound. The final "s" is silent. "Gave" is spelled as [ɡeɪv] in IPA and has a long "a" sound followed by a "v" sound. "No" is simply pronounced as [nəʊ].
"Gave no credence to" is a phrase that denotes the act of not believing or considering something as true, valid, or trustworthy. It expresses a complete lack of confidence or acceptance in a particular idea, claim, statement, or piece of information.
The term "gave" implies the act of providing or granting. In this context, it suggests the refusal or absence of providing any allowance or acceptance to the subject matter in question.
"Credence" refers to belief or trust in something, often supported by evidence or proof. It represents the degree of reliance or confidence placed on a certain idea or assertion.
Therefore, "gave no credence to" signifies a complete disregard or dismissal of a given concept or assertion without any acceptance or belief. It indicates a stance of skepticism or doubt, implying that the person or entity who "gave no credence to" a particular claim did not consider it worthy of belief or acknowledgement.
This phrase is commonly used when expressing disagreement, skepticism, or disbelief towards an idea, theory, statement, or proclamation. It highlights the lack of acceptance or trust in the subject matter, suggesting that it is deemed unworthy of consideration or belief.