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believed

Meanings
  • adjective

    having accepted as true or real; trusting; faith; confidence in the truth, ability, or reliability of something or someone.

    - "She believed him when he said he would return."
    - "Despite the evidence, some people still believe in ghosts."
  • verb transitive

    accept as true or real; trust; have faith or confidence in.

    - "I believe you."
    - "They believed in the power of their god."
  • verb intransitive

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

    - "I believe it is going to rain."
    - "He believed the problem was solved."
Antonyms

disbelieve
Rhymes
Words rhyming with believed
believe , grieve , receive , relieve , seize , squeeze , thieve , weave
Variants
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believe , believed , believer , believers , believes , believing , not believe , widely believed , believe in , believed in , believes in , believing in
Etymology
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Old English beliefan; akin to belovian to love.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'believe' appears 15 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

  2. Belief is a universal human experience and can be found in all cultures and societies.

  3. The opposite of belief is disbelief.

Related Concepts
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  1. faith: A strong belief or trust in something, often without physical proof.

  2. trust: Reliance on the reliability, ability, or strength of someone or something.

  3. confidence: A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.

Quotes
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  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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Belief is a fundamental aspect of human life and can be found in various forms across different cultures. It plays a significant role in shaping our perceptions, actions, and interactions with others. In literature, belief is a common theme, with works such as Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov' and Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' exploring the complexities and consequences of belief.

How to Memorize "believed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the word 'believe' written in bold letters. Visualize a scene where someone trusts and has faith in something or someone.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'believe' with the feeling of trust or confidence. Think of someone you trust and believe in.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'BELIEVE: Beginning Every Letter I Entertain Valid Expectations' to remember the definition of believe.

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