Believe: meaning, definitions and examples

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believe

 

[ bษชหˆliหv ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

faith

Accept that (something) is true, especially without proof. Hold (something) as an opinion; think.

Synonyms

accept, assume, consider, trust

Examples of usage

  • I believe we should trust him.
  • Do you believe in ghosts?
  • She believes in the power of positive thinking.
Context #2 | Verb

religion

Have faith, confidence, or trust.

Synonyms

have confidence in, have faith in, trust in

Examples of usage

  • Most of the population believes in God.
  • She believes in the afterlife.
Context #3 | Noun

religion

Religious faith.

Synonyms

conviction, faith, religion

Examples of usage

  • I have a strong belief in the power of prayer.

Translations

Translations of the word "believe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acreditar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคจเคจเคพ (Mฤnna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช glauben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ percaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั€ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wierzyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟกใ˜ใ‚‹ (Shinjiru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ creer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏฟ๋‹ค (Mitda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุคู…ู† (yu'min)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›ล™it

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veriลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ธไฟก (Xiฤngxรฌn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ verjeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trรบa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฏแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (dajereba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ creer

Etymology

The word 'believe' originated from the Old English word 'belฤ“fan', which meant 'to have faith in'. Over time, the meaning of 'believe' has evolved to encompass the ideas of trust, faith, and conviction. Belief plays a crucial role in various aspects of human life, from religion to personal relationships. The concept of belief has been explored and debated by philosophers, theologians, and psychologists throughout history.

See also: belief, beliefs, believability, believable, believer, believers, disbelieve, disbeliever, disbelieving, nonbeliever, nonbelieving, unbelievability, unbelievable, unbelievably, unbelieving, unbelievingly.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #385, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.