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BELIEVE definition: 1. to think that something is true, correct, or real: 2. to not believe that something is true…. Learn more.
The meaning of BELIEVE is to consider to be true or honest. How to use believe in a sentence.
Believe definition: to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so. See examples of BELIEVE used in a sentence.
Definition of believe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
BELIEVE meaning: 1. to think that something is true, correct, or real: 2. to not believe that something is true…. Learn more.
If you believe something, you think it’s true. If you are easily duped then you might believe your little sister when she says a thief broke into the house and ate all your candy. Believe comes from old German words meaning to have trust. Belief doesn’t require proof, just acceptance.
to be very surprised when you see someone or something, or when you hear what someone says: I couldn't believe my ears when Dan said they were getting married. believe it or not. B1. used to say that something is true although it seems surprising: He even remembered my birthday, believe it or not.
2. (transitive) to accept the statement or opinion of (a person) as true. 3. (intransitive; foll by in) to be convinced of the truth or existence (of) to believe in fairies. 4. (intransitive) to have religious faith. 5. (when tr, takes a clause as object) to think, assume, or suppose.
Synonyms for BELIEVE: accept, understand, take, trust, buy, swallow, credit, assume; Antonyms of BELIEVE: reject, doubt, suspect, disbelieve, discredit, question, distrust, challenge
• You believe that something should happen: We believe all men should be treated equally. • You believe that someone can do something: I still believe that we can win. • You believe that something might or could happen: Do you believe that things might change?
