believes

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trust, rely on v.
assume or suppose v.

VERB

trust, rely on

Synonyms

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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

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abandon deny disbelieve discard dismiss dispute disregard exclude forget ignore neglect refuse reject

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distrust

VERB

assume or suppose

Synonyms

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consider expect feel hold maintain presume speculate suppose suspect take think understand

STRONG

conjecture credit deem gather guess imagine judge postulate reckon sense

Antonyms

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abandon abstain desert disbelieve discard disregard forget ignore know misunderstand neglect reject stop

STRONG

calculate

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distrust

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believes

Trump reportedly believes she is invaluable, which explains her frequent presence in his company everywhere from the Oval Office to his private helicopter, Marine One, and to the presidential jet itself.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

Bryson believes “it’s unlikely that Cerebras incorporated either deal into its initial guidance, meaning both partnerships should create some further room for upside in future quarters vs. prior management expectations.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

He’s well aware that philanthropy wouldn’t cover such a step up, which is why he believes the project could one day be funded by the federal government.

From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026

Kennedy believes that if CEOs and other top executives had been held criminally responsible, it would change behavior not only at Boeing but throughout the country.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

“He believes what is true,” I said with anger.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya