English dictionary
believe
verbPronunciation
bɪˈliːv
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- accept as true; take to be true
verb
- credit with veracity
verb
- follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer
verb
- judge or regard; look upon; judge
verb
- be confident about something
Example sentences
I believed his report
We didn't believe his stories from the War
She believes in spirits
You cannot believe this man
Should we believe a publication like the National Enquirer?
When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too
I think he is very smart
I believe her to be very smart
I think that he is her boyfriend
The racist conceives such people to be inferior
I believe that he will come back from the war