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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

    Learn the meaning of believe, a verb that expresses trust or confidence in something or someone. See how to use believe in different contexts, idioms, and phrases with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb believe, which means to have confidence or faith in something or someone. Find out how to spell, pronounce, and use believe in different contexts, idioms, and phrases.

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

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb believe, which means to consider something to be true or honest, or to accept something as an opinion or a fact. See also related phrases and entries near believe.

  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 › 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.

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

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb believe, which can express acceptance, trust, faith, or supposition. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related expressions for believe.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › believeBelieve Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and origin of the verb believe, which means to accept as true or real. See examples of how to use believe in sentences and idioms.