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BELIEVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com Synonyms believe American [bih- leev ] / bɪˈliv / verb (used without object) believed, believing to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so. Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully. verb (used with object) believed, believing to have confidence or faith in the truth of (a positive assertion, story, etc.); give credence to. to have confidence in the assertions of (a person). to have a conviction that (a person or thing) is, has been, or will be engaged in a given action or involved in a given situation. The fugitive is believed to be headed for the Mexican border. to suppose or assume; understand (usually followed by a noun clause). I believe that he has left town. verb phrase believe in to be persuaded of the truth or existence of. to believe in Zoroastrianism; to believe in ghosts. to have faith in the reliability, honesty, benevolence, etc., of. I can help only if you believe in me. idioms make believe . make . believe British / bɪˈliːv / verb (tr; may take a clause as object) to accept (a statement, supposition, or opinion) as true I believe God exists (tr) to accept the statement or opinion of (a person) as true to be convinced of the truth or existence (of) to believe in fairies (intr) to have religious faith (when tr, takes a clause as object) to think, assume, or suppose I believe that he has left already (tr; foll by of; used with can, could, would, etc) to think that someone is able to do (a particular action) I wouldn't have believed it of him "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 believe More Idioms More idioms and phrases containing believe lead one to believe make believe seeing is believing you'd better believe it Usage Spelling tips for believe The word believe is hard to spell for two reasons. First, because it can be hard to remember the order of the i and e . Sometimes people want to spell it beleive , which is incorrect. Second, because it is pronounced [ bih- leev ], which makes you think there may be a second i in the word, as in bilieve . How to spell believe : The easiest way to remember how to spell believe is with the classic mnemonic device: “ I before E , except after C ." Believ [ing] is an important part of " being alive", which reminds you that the first syllable is be , not bi . Other Word Forms believability noun believable adjective believableness noun believably adverb believer noun believing noun believingly adverb half-believed adjective half-believing adjective prebelieve verb superbelievable adjective superbelievableness noun superbelievably adverb well-believed adjective Etymology Origin of believe First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English bileven, equivalent to bi- be- + leven, Old English (Anglian) gelēfan (cognate with Dutch gelooven, German glauben, Gothic galaubjan ) Explanation If you believe something, you think it’s true. If you are easily duped then you might believe your little sister when she says a thief broke into the house and ate all your candy. Believe comes from old German words meaning to have trust. Belief doesn’t require proof, just acceptance. If you’re on a jury and the prosecution and defense present two different versions of what happened, you have to decide which side you believe. To believe can also mean having confidence. If you believe in me, it doesn’t mean that you think I’m real (unless I’m a ghost). It means you think I can do what I set out to do. Keep Reading on Vocabulary.com Vocabulary lists containing believe Spelling Practice, Unit 3 Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide! Spelling Practice 1, Unit 4 Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use! Spelling Practice 2, Unit 4 Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time! Example Sentences Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com. With a telescope you could not find a Hearts fan who does not believe now. From BBC • May 4, 2026 “If it is a prolonged, higher-price environment, I do believe we will see that customer impact across our businesses.” From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026 But that’s what they’re doing because it serves their interest to do so, and because they believe they have the authority to do so. From Slate • May 4, 2026 "With continued innovation, we believe solar-powered plastic-to-fuel technologies could play a key role in building a sustainable, low-carbon future." From Science Daily • May 4, 2026 At first, you can’t believe that the stories are real in a place without magic, but it’s hard to deny your own eyes. From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith Related Words consider expect feel hold maintain presume speculate suppose suspect take think understand Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.