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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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She could hardly believe her eyes when she came face-to-face with the Colombian singer's makeup artist, Duvan Foronda, who was on-site to do fans' makeup and promote his own line.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“I can’t believe I waited 17 years to get one green jacket, and now I get two in a row,” McIlroy said during the green jacket ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

She also said she "felt astonished by the whole evening" and couldn't believe some of the famous faces cheering her on as she accepted her award.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“We rely not only on heavenly powers, but also on our security and defense forces. We believe equally in God’s mercy and our courage.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

He shakes his head, like he can’t believe he has to explain it to me again.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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