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Believes/Beliefs
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Believes vs. Beliefs
Believes
Thinks something is true or accepts something as real
Examples:
Synonyms:
trusts
accepts
considers
supposes
thinks
Antonyms:
doubts
disbelieves
rejects
Beliefs
Something that someone accepts as true or real; a strongly held opinion or conviction
Examples:
Synonyms:
convictions
tenets
principles
faiths
Antonyms:
doubts
disbelief
skepticism
uncertainties
Ways to tell them apart:
Believes
is a verb and involves action or thinking.
Beliefs
is a noun and refers to thoughts or convictions.
Remember that verbs often have an
s
or an action word ending.
Believes
can be replaced with
thinks
in a sentence to check if it's correct.
Beliefs
can often be replaced with
convictions
to see if it fits in a sentence.
When to use believes:
When to use beliefs:
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