Meaning & Definition of word "Believe"
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Believe
/bɪˈliːv/
verb:
- 1. to accept something as true, to have faith or confidence in something.
- Example: I believe that hard work leads to success.
- 2. to hold a strong conviction or to be convinced of something.
- Example: She believes that kindness can change the world.
- 3. to consider something to be true without having absolute proof.
- Example: He believes that ghosts are real.
Etymology
From Old English 'believian', from a compound of 'be-' meaning 'thoroughly' and 'leofan' meaning 'to hold dear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
believe in oneself:
To have confidence in one's own abilities.
to believe one's ears:
To trust what one is hearing.
believe it or not:
Something that may seem surprising but is true.
Related Words
believer:
A person who believes in a particular religion or ideology.
unbelieve:
To not believe; to reject something as false.
disbelieve:
To refuse to accept that something is true.
Slang Meanings of believe
Meaning: Believe that!
Example Sentence: He just won the championship, believe that!
Meaning: Can't believe it!
Example Sentence: I can't believe it, he actually did it!