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 in believe 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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The first known use of believe was before the 12th century
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