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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Western Australia Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the man was not believed to be part of a network.

From Barron's

But she added: "Our greatest support is not international reaction, but the solidarity of millions in Turkey who believe in justice, freedom and democracy".

From Barron's

That was something Walker believed was important to ensure a successful transition to new ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rob said Ronnie would often ask "have I done a bad thing?" something which they believe he picked up from his time at the school.

From BBC

"I think this message we have, probably more strongly at Christmas, about hope and believing in a better future, absolutely has merit," Lucy reflected.

From BBC

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