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

    Learn the meaning, usage, and history of the verb believe, which means to consider something to be true or honest, or to have faith or confidence in something. Find synonyms, example sentences, phrases, and related words for believe in this online dictionary.

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  5. 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.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionbelieve verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    • [transitive] to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth. believe somebody I don't believe you! The man claimed to be a social worker and she believed him.
    • [intransitive, transitive] to think that something is true or possible, although you are not completely certain. ‘Where does she come from?’ ‘ Spain, I believe.’
    • [transitive] believe (that)… to have the opinion that something is right or true. The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government.
    • [transitive] don’t/can’t believe used to say that you are surprised or annoyed at something. believe (that)… She couldn’t believe (that) it was all happening again.

  7. 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.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBELIEF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BELIEF definition: 1. the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true: 2. something that you believe…. Learn more.

  9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › believebelieve | meaning of believe in Longman Dictionary of ...

    Learn the meaning, grammar, and examples of the verb believe, which means to be sure that something is true or possible. Find out how to use believe with that, progressive, and other phrases and expressions.