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believe

/bəˈliːv/

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verb

not used in progressive tenses -lieves; -lieved; -lieving

[+ obj] to accept or regard (something) as true

The scientists believed the reports.

Many people seem to believe that theory, but I find it hard/difficult to believe.

You shouldn't believe everything you read.

I knew that he was a liar and so I didn't believe a word he said. [=I didn't believe anything he said]

I did not want to believe (that) it could happen.

He says he'll help us, but I don't believe what he says.

They were tricked into believing that he was a doctor. - opposite disbelieve

to accept the truth of what is said by (someone)

He says he'll help us, but I don't believe him. - opposite disbelieve

[+ obj] :to have (a specified opinion) :think

I'm beginning to believe (that) this war will never end.

I used to believe (that) I was the only one who felt that way but now I know (that) there are others like me.

He clearly/firmly/honestly believes (that) it is possible. = He clearly/firmly/honestly believes it (to be) possible.

He had reason to believe that they would accept his offer. = He had reason for believing that they would accept his offer.

She was widely believed to be guilty. [=many people believed that she was guilty]

We were led to believe it was true. [=we heard, saw, or read something that made us think it was true]

Has he accepted the job? I believe so. = So I believe.

Has he accepted the job? I believe not. = I don't believe so.

[no obj] :to regard the existence of God as a fact :to have religious beliefs

She went to church because her family expected it, but she didn't really believe.

[no obj] :to have trust in the ability, worth, etc., of someone or something

The team hasn't won a championship in many years, but their fans still believe. [=their fans still believe in them; their fans still believe that they will win]

informal - used for emphasis in phrases that express certainty, surprise, annoyance, etc.

Do you think they can win? You/You'd better believe it! [=yes, I definitely think so]

Believe me, he can really play the game. = Believe you me, he can really play the game.

I can't believe how ugly that dress is. [=what an ugly dress]

You broke the window? I can't believe you guys! [=I'm annoyed and shocked by what you did] How could you do such a thing?

I can't believe [=I am amazed/surprised] that that terrible restaurant is still in business.

That terrible restaurant is still in business, if you can believe it/that.

Can/Would you believe it?! That terrible restaurant is still in business.

You won't believe what I just heard! [=you will be very surprised by what I just heard]

You wouldn't believe how long it took us to get here. [=it took us a surprisingly long/short time to get here]

I don't believe it! I swept the floor 10 minutes ago, and it's already dirty again!

I could not believe my good fortune/luck.

It's hard to believe that he's gone.

His latest movie, believe it or not, is a romantic comedy about a group of lawyers. [=it is surprising but true that his latest movie is a romantic comedy about a group of lawyers]

I hear that their marriage is in trouble. Don't you believe it! [=that is completely untrue] They're the happiest couple I know!

He says he's going to become a doctor. If you believe that, you'll believe anything! [=it would be very foolish to believe that he is going to become a doctor]

He says he's going to become a doctor. I'll believe that when I see it!

believe in

[phrasal verb]

believe in (something)

to have faith or confidence in the existence of (something)

Do you believe in ghosts?

to have trust in the goodness or value of (something)

She believes in (the value of) regular exercise.

They believed in liberty for all.

I believe in working hard to achieve success.

She doesn't believe in using pesticides. [=she doesn't believe that it's right to use pesticides; she believes that pesticides do more harm than good]

believe in (someone) :to have trust in the goodness or ability of (someone)

Despite his problems, his parents still believe in him.

She believes in herself and in her abilities.

can't believe your eyes/ears

If you can't believe your eyes/ears or can hardly/scarcely believe your eyes/ears, you are very surprised at or upset by what you are seeing or hearing.

I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw what he was wearing.

make believe

to act as though something that is not true or real is true or real :pretend

When we were children we used to make believe (that) we were soldiers fighting in a war.

He isn't really angry, he's just making believe (that he is).

They want to make believe that everything is all right. - see also make-believe

seeing is believing

The expression seeing is believing means that when you actually see something, you have to believe that it exists or is true.

I didn't think it could happen, but seeing is believing. [=I saw it happen, so now I believe it's possible]

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