to believe
Verb · English
Meaning 1
to accept that something is true or exists
(accept as true)
Example
I believe that honesty is the best policy in every situation.
Meaning 2
to have confidence in the truth, value, or reliability of someone or something
(have confidence in)
Example
I believe in myself and my abilities to overcome any challenge.
Synonyms
trust, accept, credit, maintain, suppose
Grammar
- present simple
- i
- believe
- you
- believe
- he she it
- believes
- we
- believe
- they
- believe
- past simple
- believed
- past participle
- believed
- present participle
- believing