Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for believe. Search instead for belepve.
Definitions

believe

[bih-leev] / bɪˈliv /
VERB
trust, rely on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept admit conclude consider have hold regard suppose think trust understand
STRONG
accredit affirm buy conceive credit deem posit postulate presuppose swallow
WEAK
attach weight to be certain of be convinced of be credulous be of the opinion count on fall for give credence to have faith in have no doubt keep the faith lap up place confidence in presume true reckon on rest assured swear by take as gospel take at one's word take for granted take it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon deny disbelieve discard dismiss dispute disregard exclude forget ignore neglect refuse reject
WEAK
distrust
VERB
assume or suppose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consider expect feel hold maintain presume speculate suppose suspect take think understand
STRONG
conjecture credit deem gather guess imagine judge postulate reckon sense
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon abstain desert disbelieve discard disregard forget ignore know misunderstand neglect reject stop
STRONG
calculate
WEAK
distrust

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It’s free to file an extension, but the option could work for taxpayers who believe they will owe the IRS.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Do you really believe the Lakers want him back when they will have the cap space to trade for a player like, um, Antetokounmpo?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"I believe the form would have come back whether I was captain or not," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“I believe this is the right moment for a transition in leadership, aligned with the company’s next phase of expansion.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

For that matter how long would curious eyes up and down the street continue to believe that one small watch shop was quite as busy as it appeared?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom