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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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He believes the recent buzz around the city has been "testament" to the decision he made to stay, 10 years ago.

From BBC

Patrick says he has friends who have "successfully" staircased and ended up as full homeowners through the scheme, but believes that in his case "there are too many elements that are unregulated".

From BBC

Plus: You won’t believe how expensive World Cup tickets are for this summer’s games.

From The Wall Street Journal

When U.S. visas were revoked last year, many South Sudanese students believed the issue would be quickly resolved.

From The Wall Street Journal

Valencia said the city could make a case for an exemption because he believed the Surplus Land Act was designed for smaller properties like school sites and municipal office buildings.

From Los Angeles Times

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