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believes

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 has repeatedly let it be known that he believes he has not acted criminally, did not act for personal gain and is cooperating with the police.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

One analyst who follows the Chinese market closely told Barron’s that he believes the Chinese brands are interested in catching the attention of American investors as much as consumers.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Yes, outwardly, Lamb is, as Herron writes, a “sentient grease stain,” but Oldman believes he possesses a “strong moral and ethical compass.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

After an earlier layoff, he believes there isn’t a path to build wealth in a 9-to-5 job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

She only says that because she believes you sort of die inside if you stop hoping, even if your body keeps on going.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman