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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Having seen these effects among children living along the Salton Sea, we believe the protection of local air quality is crucial for the health of children in the Imperial Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

That said, I don’t believe in astrology, but I still take a peek at my horoscope every now and then.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Even if they say they align and support you, be sure you have your own cash reserves, should you believe that the cost of their interference is not worth the gift.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

And, as I said, the true believer’s need to believe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I couldn’t believe the evidence of my nose.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

believe

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