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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The median net worth in the U.S. is about $200,000, yet Americans, on average, believe it takes a net worth of $5.3 million to be “financially successful” these days.

From MarketWatch

Nancy says he will "die" to achieve his goals at Celtic and believes results under him have not reflected performances.

From BBC

Slot, who won the Premier League in his first campaign at Anfield, believes fourth place is a fair reflection of Liverpool's season so far.

From Barron's

However, “we believe Apple’s current valuation appropriately reflects these strengths, limiting near-term upside,” Fairbanks wrote.

From Barron's

This will undoubtedly be a tailwind for Vertiv, which Mitchell believes is still in the early innings.

From Barron's

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