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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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“I was like, ‘I am so stupid, I can’t believe I have put myself in this position,’” Early says, laughing at the memory.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Police have said they do not believe Heuermann killed Gilbert and that her death was likely an accident from drowning or other dangerous conditions in the marsh where she was found.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Those questions may linger but stocks were prepared to believe in the best possible outcome with early pricing for massive opening bell gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Shares of home builders were enjoying a big and broad rally on Wednesday, as investors seemed to believe the Iran cease-fire deal will provide some relief to a struggling housing market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

And believe you me, there was plenty of it about in those days.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo