Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To accept something as true, feel sure of the truth of something.
Believe
/bəˈliːv/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She believed that Mrs Boynton deserved to die.
I have, believing in infallible success, drawn Porthos into my conspiracy.
He believes himself to be guilty.
Etymology:
From Middle English beleven, derived from Old English belyfan, which traces back to West Germanic origins. The word evolved into its modern form believe via influences from Medieval Latin beliefs.
Usage Statistics:
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