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believe

/bɪˈliːv/
Meanings
  • verb

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

    - "I believe in your abilities."
    - "He believed in the power of love."
    - "She doesn't believe in ghosts."
  • verb

    accept as true or real; consider to be the case.

    - "I believe that he is innocent."
    - "She believed the rumor to be true."
    - "We believe in the existence of God."
Pronunciation
  1. /bi-/



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Antonyms

disbelieve
Rhymes
Words rhyming with believe
believe , grieve , receive , achieve , deceive , reprieve , perceive , relieve , conceive , receive , believe , sieve , grieve , thieve,rieve , sieve , achieve , deceive , conceive , believe , receive , believe , believe , believe , believe , believe
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. belle (English) : a beautiful woman

  2. bellow (English) : to make a deep, loud, prolonged sound

  3. beleave (English) : old form of believe

  4. beleaf (English) : old form of believe

Variants
List of all variants of believe that leads to same result
believe , believed , believer , believers , believes , believing , not believe , believe in , believed in , believes in , believing in , believe it or not , believe her ears , believe her eyes , believe his ears , believe his eyes , believe one's ears , believe one's eyes , believe one's eyes/ears , believe their ears , believe their eyes , make-belief , make-beliefs , make-believe , make-believes , a world of make-believe , can't believe , don't you believe it , if you believe that , you'll believe anything
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

believes, believing, believed

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'beliefan', from 'beliefan' - to trust, rely on.

Trivia
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  1. Believe is the most commonly used verb in the English language.

  2. The word 'believe' appears over 100 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

  3. The phrase 'I believe you' is a common expression of trust and sincerity.

  4. Believe is an irregular verb, meaning it does not follow the usual pattern of forming the past tense and past participle.

Related Concepts
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  1. faith: Belief that does not require proof or evidence.

  2. trust: Firm belief in the reliability, ability, or truth of someone or something.

  3. confidence: Firm trust in one's abilities, qualities, or the truth of something.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. Scientists kept a close eye on Mount Saint Helens. The volcano in Washington State spewed steam and ash throughout the month, leading experts to "believe" that it could erupt at any time.

    - {it}Time For Kids{/it},17 Dec. 2004

  2. I have watched the many ways that teachers demonstrate pleasure in what students have said or done. I used to "believe" that teachers needed to present a stoic face for fear of losing control—as if smiling caused bad behavior.

    - Nancy Mack,{it}English Journal{/it},September 2008

  3. They parted as casually as any friends who "believe" they will meet in a few days. But each knew the other was in deadly peril of his life.

    - Esther Forbes,{it}Johnny Tremain{/it},1943
Culture
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Believe has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, believe has been used to convey trust, faith, and conviction. In art, believe has been depicted as a symbol of hope and optimism. In music, believe has been the title of numerous songs, conveying messages of faith, perseverance, and positivity.

How to Memorize "believe"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a light bulb turning on in your mind when you hear or read the word 'believe'.
    - Imagine a person with a strong conviction or faith.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'believe' with the words 'faith', 'trust', and 'confidence'.
    - Think of a person expressing their belief in something.

  3. mnemonics

    - B-E-L-I-E-V-E: Big Elephants Can't Lie, Even Vampires Eat.
    - B-E-L-I-E-V-E: Brave Elephants Love Intelligent Vegetarians Everywhere.

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