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believe

English → English

verb//bɪˈliːv//

(mental) Accept as true: to be certain that something is a fact or that someone is honest

He was very foolish when he believed all the obvious lies he was told.

(English) He was very foolish when he believed all the obvious lies he was told.

After seeing the evidence, the jury decided to believe that the witness told the truth.

(English) After seeing the evidence, the jury decided to believe that the witness told the truth.

verb//bɪˈliːv//

(faith) Have faith: to have religious trust or confidence in something's existence

He is a very religious person who believes in one God and prays every morning.

(English) He is a very religious person who believes in one God and prays every morning.

You must believe in your own abilities if you want to succeed in this difficult job.

(English) You must believe in your own abilities if you want to succeed in this difficult job.

Entry ID: en:en:believe · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary