How to Use "Principle" with Example Sentences

principle (n): a basic rule or law; a belief that helps one decide what is right or wrong and influences one's actions

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Used with adjectives:

"The basic principle of economics is supply and demand."
(basic, fundamental, general)

"One of the core principles of life is happiness."
(core, essential, key)

"People's rights are the founding principles of this country."
(founding)

"She returned the lost money because of her moral principles."
(moral, ethical)

Used with verbs:

"The hotel embraces the principles of environmentally- friendly living."
(embraces, incorporates, embodies, applies)

"She sticks to her principles even under pressure."
(sticks to, upholds)

"Cheating violates her moral principles."
(violates, goes against)

"He abandoned his principles and cheated on the test."
(abandoned, betrayed, compromised)

Used with prepositions:

"Living together before marriage is against her principles."
(against)

"She argued her side on principle."
(on)