belie

Meanings

• Verb

  To have faith or confidence in the truth or veracity of something.

  - "I believe in the power of hard work."
  - "She believes in God."
  - "He didn't believe the story was true."

• Verb

  To trust or have confidence in the abilities, reliability, or truth of someone or something.

  - "I believe in my friend's abilities."
  - "The company believes in its employees."
  - "He couldn't believe her lies."

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Pronunciation

1. /bəˈlaɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /bəˈlaɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

calumniate , slander , contradict , give lie to , give the lie to , misrepresent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with belie
rebel , avel , heave , leave , grieve

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. belie
   

2. belle
   

3. bail
   

4. bale
   

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Variants

List of all variants of belie that leads to same result
belie , belied , belier , beliers , belies , belying

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

believes, believed, believing

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'belian' means 'to trust, to believe'. It is related to the Old High German word 'gliban', which also means 'to believe'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'believe' is used over 300 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

2. In ancient Greece, believers in a particular god would offer sacrifices to that god in order to show their belief and trust in him.

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Related Concepts

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1. Faith: A strong belief or trust in something, often without physical proof or evidence.

2. Trust: A feeling of confidence or reliance on someone or something.

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Culture

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The word 'belie' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, it is a common theme in philosophical and religious texts. In art, it is depicted in various forms such as faith, trust, and confidence. In music, it is often expressed through lyrics and melodies that evoke feelings of hope, belief, and trust.

How to Memorize "belie"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a strong belief in something, such as a religious icon or a personal goal. Visualize the feeling of trust and confidence they have in their belief.
   - Visualize a person expressing their belief through their actions and words.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'believe' with the feeling of trust and confidence. Think of a time when you had to trust someone or something and use that experience to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Associate the word 'believe' with the idea of having faith or trust in something, such as a religious belief or a personal goal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Believe In Truth' to remember the meaning of the word 'believe'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'believe' to help remember its meaning.

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