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believe(verb)BrE / bɪˈliːv / NAmE / bɪˈliːv / - to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth
- I don't believe you!
- The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him.
- Believe me, she's not right for you.
- I believed his lies for years.
- I find that hard to believe.
- Don't believe a word of it (= don't believe any part of what somebody is saying).
- People used to believe (that) the earth was flat.
- He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs.
- I do believe you’re right (= I think something is true, even though it is surprising).
- to think that something is true or possible, although you are not completely certain
- ‘Where does she come from?’ ‘Spain, I believe.’
- ‘Does he still work there?’ ‘I believe so/not.’
- Police believe (that) the man may be armed.
- It is believed that the couple have left the country.
- The vases are believed to be worth over $20 000 each.
- Three sailors are missing, believed drowned.
- Do you think (that) they’ll come?
- Well, I like it. What do you think?
- Police believe (that) the man may be armed.
- Police believe…
- I think…
- We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose.
- I reckon (that) I’m going to get that job.
- I was under the impression that the work had already been completed.
- to have the opinion that something is right or true
- The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government.
- She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral.
- Photography is, according to Vidal, the art form of untalented people.
- For Vidal, photography is the art form of untalented people.
- His view is that photography is not art but merely the mechanical reproduction of images.
- Smith takes the view that photography is both an art and a science.
- In Brown’s view, photography should be treated as a legitimate art in its own right.
- James is of the opinion that a good painter can always be a good photographer if he or she so decides.
- Emerson believed that a photograph should only reflect what the human eye can see.
- In my opinion, everyone should have some understanding of science.
- Everyone should, in my opinion, have some understanding of science.
- It seems to me that many people in this country have a poor understanding of science.
- This is, in my view, the result of a failure of the scientific community to get its message across.
- Another reason why so many people have such a poor understanding of science is, I believe, the lack of adequate funding for science in schools.
- Smith argues that science is separate from culture. My own view is that science belongs with literature, art, philosophy and religion as an integral part of our culture.
- In this writer’s opinion, the more the public know about science, the less they will fear and distrust it.
- used to say that you are surprised or annoyed at something
- She couldn’t believe (that) it was all happening again.
- I don't believe I'm doing this!
- I can't believe how much better I feel.
- to have a religious faith
- The god appears only to those who believe.
- used to introduce information that is true but that may surprise people
See related entries: Surprise
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/surprise/believe - Believe it or not, he asked me to marry him!
- used to emphasize that you strongly believe what you are saying
- You haven't heard the last of this, believe you me!
- used to tell somebody that something is definitely not true
- ‘She wouldn’t do a thing like that.’ ‘Don’t you believe it!’
- to make somebody believe/understand something
- I was given to understand that she had resigned.
- used to say that you are surprised or annoyed about something
- I don't believe it! What are you doing here?
- used to say that you think somebody is stupid if they believe that something is true
- ‘He promised not to do it again.’ ‘Sure, and if you believe that, you’ll believe anything.’
- to pretend that something is true
related noun make-believe
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/make-believe
- to be very surprised at something you hear/see
- I couldn't believe my eyes when she walked in.
- used to say that somebody will have to believe that something is true when they see it, although they do not think it is true now
- used to show that you are surprised and annoyed about something
- And, would you believe, he didn't even apologize!
- used to tell somebody that something is definitely true
- ‘He’s not a bad player, is he?’ ‘You’d better believe it!’
Extra Examples- I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.
- I didn’t believe a word of what he said.
- I personally believe that it’s important.
- I’m inclined to believe you.
- I’ve long believed that a good reputation is the most valuable asset you can have in business.
- It’s hard to believe that this campaign has been going on for ten years.
- No one seriously believes that this war will happen.
- Paul thinks he’s happy, but his mother believes otherwise.
- The ad led us to believe that all prices had been cut.
- The boss gave me to believe that we would all get a pay rise.
- We have reason to believe that the escaped prisoner may be hiding in this house.
- ‘Does he still work there?’ ‘I believe so/not.’
- ‘Where does she come from?’ ‘Spain, I believe.’
- Believe me, she’s not right for you.
- Don’t believe a word of it.
- He refuses to believe his son was involved with drugs.
- I believe that we have a responsibility towards the less fortunate in society.
- I don’t believe you!
- I find that very hard to believe.
- It was generally believed that evil spirits lived in the forest.
- No one seriously believed that the war would happen.
- People used to believe that the earth was flat.
- Police believe…
- She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral.
- The paintings are believed to be worth over $20 000 each.
- We believe (that) education is the most important issue facing the government.
Verb Forms- present simple I / you / we / they believe
- he / she / it believes
- past simple believed
- past participle believed
- -ing form believing
Word Origin- late Old English belȳfan, belēfan, alteration of gelēfan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch geloven and German glauben.
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