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    believe
    /bɪˈliːv/

    verb

    • 1. accept that (something) is true, especially without proof: "the superintendent believed Lancaster's story" Similar be convinced bytrusthave confidence inconsider honestOpposite disbelievedisbelieve
    • 2. hold (something) as an opinion; think: "I believe we've already met" Similar thinkbe of the opinion thatthink it likely thathave an idea thatOpposite doubt

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBELIEVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BELIEVE definition: 1. to think that something is true, correct, or real: 2. to not believe that something is true…. Learn more.

  3. www.thefreedictionary.com › believeBelieve - definition of believe by The Free Dictionary

    1. To have firm faith, especially religious faith. 2. To have faith, confidence, or trust: I believe in your ability to solve the problem. 3. To have confidence in the truth or value of something: We believe in free speech. 4. To have an opinion; think: They have already left, I believe. Idioms: believe (one's) ears. To trust what one has heard.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › believeBelieve Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of BELIEVE is to consider to be true or honest. How to use believe in a sentence. to consider to be true or honest; to accept the word or evidence of; to hold as an opinion : suppose…

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › believeBELIEVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › believeBelieve - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbelieve verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of believe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBELIEVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBELIEVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    BELIEVE definition: 1. to think that something is true, or that what someone says is true: 2. to think something…. Learn more.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › believeBelieve Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Believe Definition. bĭ-lēv. believed, believes, believing. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Idiom. Filter. verb. believed, believes, believing. To accept as true or real. Do you believe the news stories? American Heritage. To take as true, real, etc. Webster's New World.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › believeBelieve Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    a : to accept or regard (something) as true. The scientists believed the reports. Many people seem to believe that theory, but I find it hard/difficult to believe. You shouldn't believe everything you read. [+] more examples. — opposite disbelieve. b : to accept the truth of what is said by (someone) He says he'll help us, but I don't believe him.