Believed: meaning, definitions and examples
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believed
[ bษชหliหvd ]
past tense
Believed is the past tense of 'believe', which means to accept something as true or to have faith in something. When someone believed in something, it reflects a conviction or trust in the validity or existence of a particular idea, person, or event. This term is often used in contexts involving faith, trust, or confidence in someone's capabilities or in abstract concepts such as love and hope.
Synonyms
accepted, had faith in, trusted.
Examples of usage
- She believed in his abilities as a leader.
- Despite the evidence, he believed in the conspiracy theory.
- They believed that change was possible.
Translations
Translations of the word "believed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น acreditado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคตเคพเคธ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช geglaubt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dipercaya
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒััะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ uwierzyล
๐ฏ๐ต ไฟกใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท cru
๐ช๐ธ creรญdo
๐น๐ท inandฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฏฟ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุนูุชูููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ vฤลil
๐ธ๐ฐ veril
๐จ๐ณ ็ธไฟก
๐ธ๐ฎ verjel
๐ฎ๐ธ trรบa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฝัะผะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแงแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ inanฤฑldฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ creรญdo
Etymology
The word 'believe' comes from the Old English 'beliefe', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic *ga-laubjans, meaning 'to hold dear' or 'to love'. The original meaning emphasized personal attachment or emotional regard. Over time, the term evolved in Middle English to 'bileven' and eventually settled into the modern English form as 'believe'. The concept of belief has been significant throughout history, influencing religion, philosophy, and ethics. It underscores the human tendency to accept certain truths or principles without empirical evidence. The evolution of the term reflects broader societal changes in how people conceptualize faith, trust, and certainty.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #1,278, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.
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