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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

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"We believe that technological giants are making a lot of good business in Europe and also significant profits," said Siegfried Muresan, the EU lawmaker who will lead negotiations on behalf of parliament.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“I believe very strongly that it’s death to repeat yourself,” creator Sam Levinson said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

They believe disciplined political organization and focus on local issues can create momentum for statewide change, particularly if cultural grievances continue motivating voters statewide.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“I believe you’ll be best suited for…” He paused, waiting for the badger to lean close.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman