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

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“Coupled with what appears to be extremely attractive valuation we believe the set-up is looking good into the new year; we would be buyers here,” Rasgon added.

From MarketWatch

He believes Carlson showed “a lack of moral courage” in failing to challenge Fuentes on the podcast.

From The Wall Street Journal

Have you ever worked for—or with—a leader who truly believes they are the smartest person in the room?

From The Wall Street Journal

“The difference is that in the U.S., the consumer, I believe, is concerned about the economy and more hesitant,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I can’t even believe it,” a visibly perturbed Putin said on camera.

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