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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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“We believe that empowering people to pursue their individual aspirations is how humanity has always made progress.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Dozens of what police believe to be phosphorus-based devices used in WW2 have been found at a beach.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Those questions may linger but stocks were prepared to believe in the best possible outcome with early pricing for massive opening bell gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Bonta said “the affidavits did not identify any specific felony offense the sheriff had probable cause to believe had been committed or that a particular person had committed a felony.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“You do not believe me. I know this. No one in this place believes me, but Karl does.”

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo