believe
/bɪˈliːv/To accept something as true or real, often based on evidence, faith, or trust.
I believe in the power of kindness.
She believes that hard work leads to success.
Can be used in both religious and non-religious contexts.
To have faith or confidence in someone or something.
Do you believe in love at first sight?
He believes in his team's ability to win.
Often used in personal or emotional contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Believe' is often followed by 'in' when referring to abstract concepts or people, and 'that' when referring to specific statements or ideas.
⚡Gold Rule
Subject-Verb Agreement
'Believe' is a regular verb, so its past tense is 'believed' and its past participle is also 'believed'.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'bileven,' from Old English 'beliefan,' meaning 'to hold dear, cherish, to have faith in.' Related to Old High German 'gilouben' and Old Norse 'lýða.'
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both transitively (with an object) and intransitively (without an object).