believe

verb
UK: /bɪˈliːv/
US: /bɪˈliːv/

  1. To accept that something is true, even if you are not completely sure about it.

    1. I believe that it will rain today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Do you believe everything you read on the internet? [ ] [ ]

  2. To think that something is likely or possible.

    1. I believe in being honest. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many believe that prices will continue to rise sharply this year. [ ] [ ]

  3. To have a religious faith.

    1. They believe in God. [ ] [ ]
    2. She believes strongly in the power of prayer for healing. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

trust faith think imagine accept expect feel suppose
believe noun

  1. An acceptance that something is true; faith.

    1. That's my believe. [ ] [ ]
    2. It is my firm believe, that she is innocent of the crime. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "believe" in English means: To accept that something is true, even if you are not completely sure about it., To think that something is likely or possible., To have a religious faith..

The phonetic transcription of "believe" is /bɪˈliːv/ in British English and /bɪˈliːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "believe": trust, faith, think, imagine, accept, expect, feel, suppose.

Example usage of "believe": "I believe that it will rain today.". More examples on the page.