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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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When you see a move on the charts that reaches such historical extremes, many may be quick to believe that means the rally is near an end.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

“We believe memory companies can continue to leverage their limited supply for the foreseeable future.”

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

They believe that ultimately, they are stronger together when it comes to certain issues, especially economics.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

In addition to the reasons Mr. Fryer cites, I’ve observed parents starting to believe that we’re in a “winner-takes-all” society in which there are “winners” and “losers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“And your ba speaks English. The entry officials will believe him.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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