believe

/bɪlˈiːv/

/bɪˈɫiv/

to believe

MAIN VERB

to accept something to be true even without proof

antonyms : disbelieve

1.1

to have confidence that someone's statement is true

synonyms : trust

1.2

to have a religious belief or faith

to hold an opinion that something is the case

synonyms : conceive

2.1

to think something is true, even if one is not completely sure

used to express disbelief, surprise, or annoyance at something

Examples

1. The superintendent believed Lancaster's story.

2. I believed his lies for years.

3. Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.

4. Andreas believed that he was on the safe side.