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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

    The meaning of BELIEVE is to consider to be true or honest. How to use believe in a sentence.

  4. 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.

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

    The meaning of BELIEF is a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing. How to use belief in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Belief.

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

    2. (transitive) to accept the statement or opinion of (a person) as true. 3. (intransitive; foll by in) to be convinced of the truth or existence (of) to believe in fairies. 4. (intransitive) to have religious faith. 5. (when tr, takes a clause as object) to think, assume, or suppose.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbelieve verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of believe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  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.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.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › believeBelieve - definition of believe by The Free Dictionary

    1. To have firm faith, especially religious faith. 2. To have faith, confidence, or trust: I believe in your ability to solve the problem. 3. To have confidence in the truth or value of something: We believe in free speech. 4. To have an opinion; think: They have already left, I believe. Idioms: believe (one's) ears. To trust what one has heard.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBELIEVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    BELIEVE meaning: 1. to think that something is true, correct, or real: 2. to not believe that something is true…. Learn more.