![]() raise doubts about something (=make people unsure about something ) His handling of the matter has raised doubts about his competence. cast/throw doubt on something (=make people unsure about something ) Research has cast doubt on the safety of mobile phones. leave no/little doubt (that) (=make people sure or almost sure about something ) The evidence left no doubt that he was the murderer. be in no/any doubt about something The government is in no doubt about the seriousness of the situation. have no/little doubt I have no doubt that you are right. have your doubts (=have some doubts ) Everyone else thinks it’s a good idea, but I have my doubts. 2 → no doubt 3 → if/when (you’re) in doubt 4 → be in doubt 5 → beyond doubt 6 → without doubt 7 → open to doubt → self-doubt, → give somebody/something the benefit of the doubt COLLOCATIONS verbs have doubts Scientists still have some doubts about the theory. There’s no doubt that he was a major artist. There was still one little nagging doubt at the back of his mind. doubt as to Some government ministers had serious doubts as to whether the policy would work. ![]() S1 W1 noun 1 UNCERTAIN FEELING NOT SURE a feeling of being not sure whether something is true or right doubt about The incident raises doubts about the safety of nuclear power.Doubtfully indubitably undoubtedly From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English doubt doubt 1 / daʊt /
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