believe

verb

be·lieve bə-ˈlēv How to pronounce believe (audio)

believed; believing

transitive verb

: to consider to be true or honest

believe the reports

you wouldn't believe how long it took

: to accept the word or evidence of

I believe you

couldn't believe my ears

: to hold as an opinion : suppose

I believe it will rain soon

intransitive verb

: to accept something as true, genuine, or real

ideals we believe in

believes in ghosts

: to have a firm or wholehearted religious conviction or persuasion : to regard the existence of God as a fact

Do you believe?

—usually used with in

believe in the Scriptures

: to have a firm conviction as to the goodness, efficacy, or ability of something

believe in exercise

: to hold an opinion : think

I believe so

believer noun

Example Sentences

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, English Journal, September 2008 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.

Time For Kids, 17 Dec. 2004 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, Johnny Tremain, 1943 The scientists believed the reports. Many people seem to believe that theory, but I find it hard to believe. You shouldn't believe everything you read. He says he'll help us, but I don't believe what he says. They were tricked into believing that he was a doctor. He says he'll help us, but I don't believe him. She went to church because her family expected it, but she didn't really believe. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Those who believe in Matthew Stafford and the Rams may be eyeing the moneyline, as the Rams are +125 to win the game.

Catena Media, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022 Politicians who believe in combating climate change and see nuclear power as a possible tool can find themselves in a tough spot.

Paul Vieira, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 That factor supported a political coalition of scientists interested in lunar research, China hawks eager to match and exceed a geopolitical rival, and entrepreneurs who believe in a future lunar economy.

Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 2 Sep. 2022 Wait has become a minor celebrity among those in Wisconsin and beyond who do not believe President Joe Biden legitimately won the presidency in 2020.

Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Our God is a living God, present here and now to give hope to all who believe and call on Him in prayer.

Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 1 Sep. 2022 The collapse of Roe is also going to hit artificial reproductive technology, because the same people who believe personhood begins at conception obviously have a problem with a bunch of frozen embryos sitting in a laboratory.

Emma Specter, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 Those who believe that humanity can achieve the incomprehensible given enough time certainly do.

Evan Coopersmith, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 From June 2020 to October 2021, there was a 16% increase in voters who believe there should be more police spending in their area, and a 10% decrease in those that say it should be decreased, according to surveys by Pew Research.

Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	believing
释义	believe verb be·lieve bə-ˈlēv believed; believing transitive verb 1 a : to consider to be true or honest believe the reports you wouldn't believe how long it took b : to accept the word or evidence of I believe you couldn't believe my ears 2 : to hold as an opinion : suppose I believe it will rain soon intransitive verb 1 a : to accept something as true, genuine, or real ideals we believe in believes in ghosts b : to have a firm or wholehearted religious conviction or persuasion : to regard the existence of God as a fact Do you believe? —usually used with in believe in the Scriptures 2 : to have a firm conviction as to the goodness, efficacy, or ability of something believe in exercise 3 : to hold an opinion : think I believe so believer noun Phrases not believe : to be astounded at I couldn't believe my luck Synonyms accept buy credit swallow take trust See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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, English Journal, September 2008 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. Time For Kids, 17 Dec. 2004 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, Johnny Tremain, 1943 The scientists believed the reports. Many people seem to believe that theory, but I find it hard to believe. You shouldn't believe everything you read. He says he'll help us, but I don't believe what he says. They were tricked into believing that he was a doctor. He says he'll help us, but I don't believe him. She went to church because her family expected it, but she didn't really believe. See More Recent Examples on the Web Those who believe in Matthew Stafford and the Rams may be eyeing the moneyline, as the Rams are +125 to win the game. Catena Media, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022 Politicians who believe in combating climate change and see nuclear power as a possible tool can find themselves in a tough spot. Paul Vieira, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 That factor supported a political coalition of scientists interested in lunar research, China hawks eager to match and exceed a geopolitical rival, and entrepreneurs who believe in a future lunar economy. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 2 Sep. 2022 Wait has become a minor celebrity among those in Wisconsin and beyond who do not believe President Joe Biden legitimately won the presidency in 2020. Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Our God is a living God, present here and now to give hope to all who believe and call on Him in prayer. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 1 Sep. 2022 The collapse of Roe is also going to hit artificial reproductive technology, because the same people who believe personhood begins at conception obviously have a problem with a bunch of frozen embryos sitting in a laboratory. Emma Specter, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 Those who believe that humanity can achieve the incomprehensible given enough time certainly do. Evan Coopersmith, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 From June 2020 to October 2021, there was a 16% increase in voters who believe there should be more police spending in their area, and a 10% decrease in those that say it should be decreased, according to surveys by Pew Research. Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English beleven, from Old English belēfan, from be- + lȳfan, lēfan to allow, believe; akin to Old High German gilouben to believe, Old English lēof dear — more at love First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1b Phrases Containing believe believe in a world of make-believe can't believe believe one's eyes/ears don't you believe it lead to believe you won't believe play make-believe would have one believe you/you'd better believe it make believe if you believe that, you'll believe anything believe it or not you wouldn't believe not believe See More believe in a world of make-believe can't believe believe one's eyes/ears don't you believe it lead to believe you won't believe play make-believe would have one believe you/you'd better believe it make believe if you believe that, you'll believe anything believe it or not you wouldn't believe not believe See More Kids Definition believe verb be·lieve bə-ˈlēv believed; believing 1 : to have faith or confidence in the existence or worth of I don't believe in ghosts. He believes in daily exercise. 2 : to accept as true Don't believe everything you read. 3 : to accept the word of They didn't believe me. 4 : to hold an opinion : think I believe I'll have more time later. Legal Definition believe transitive verb be·lieve believed; believing : to consider to be true or honest believing 1 of 2 adjective as in convinced Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance convinced accepting trusting confident unquestioning sure overconfident confiding certain unsuspecting secure unsuspicious gullible trustful unwary credulous naive childlike hopeful gullable unsophisticated guileless naïve dependent innocent artless reliant simple Antonyms & Near Antonyms uncertain skeptical questioning doubting doubtful disbelieving distrustful unbelieving unconvinced mistrustful undecided unsure uncertain wary skeptical incredulous suspicious unpersuaded untrusting hesitant dubious leery trustless leary oversuspicious See More believing 2 of 2 verb present participle of believe 1 as in accepting to regard as right or true only the most naive car buyer would have believed the salesman's claim that the dealership was actually losing money on the deal Synonyms & Similar Words accepting understanding taking trusting buying swallowing crediting assuming accounting presuming supposing setting store on deducing inferring accrediting concluding setting store by Antonyms & Near Antonyms rejecting disbelieving doubting discrediting suspecting questioning distrusting mistrusting disputing challenging misdoubting See More 2 as in thinking to have as an opinion despite the horrors she witnessed and endured, Anne Frank steadfastly believed that "people are really good at heart" Synonyms & Similar Words thinking imagining guessing considering figuring feeling supposing deeming perceiving judging assuming conceiving holding accepting regarding reckoning trusting allowing esteeming viewing presuming relying presupposing inferring depending concluding deducing surmising Antonyms & Near Antonyms doubting suspecting questioning rejecting disbelieving distrusting discrediting mistrusting See More
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