would have one believe
phrase
: want/expect someone to believe (something)
They would have us believe that all these problems can be fixed by raising taxes.
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“Would have one believe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/would%20have%20one%20believe. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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