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Meaning of believe

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

believe

Pronunciation:/bɪˈliːv//bi-/

verb

Definitions

  1. To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

    Example: I believe there are faeries.

  2. To accept that someone is telling the truth.

    Example: Why did I ever believe you?

  3. To have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth.

    Example: After that night in the church, I believed.

  4. To opine, think, reckon