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believed; believing
Definition of believe
1a : to consider to be true or honest
believe the reports you wouldn't believe how long it took
b : to accept the word or evidence of
I believe you couldn't believe my ears
2 : to hold as an opinion : suppose I believe it will rain soon
1a : to accept something as true, genuine, or real
ideals we believe in believes in ghosts
b : to have a firm or wholehearted religious conviction or persuasion : to regard the existence of God as a fact
Do you believe? —usually used with inbelieve in the Scriptures
2 : to have a firm conviction as to the goodness, efficacy, or ability of something
believe in exercise
3 : to hold an opinion : think I believe so
not believe
: to be astounded at
I couldn't believe my luck
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