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believes

|be/lieve/s|

/bɪˈliːvz/

(believe)

accept as true

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective	Adverb
believe	non-believers	believers	believes	believed	believed	believing	believability	believable	believably

Etymology

Etymology Information

'believe' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'belȳfan,' where 'be-' meant 'about' and 'lȳfan' meant 'to allow or permit.'

Historical Evolution

'belȳfan' transformed into the Middle English word 'bileven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'believe.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to allow or permit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to accept as true or real.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to accept something as true or real.

She believes in the power of kindness.

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Verb 2

to have faith or confidence in something or someone.

He believes in his team's ability to win.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35