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Definition 1:
To accept or regard (something) as true opposite disbelieve.
Examples:
The scientists believed the reports.
Many people seem to believe that theory, but I find it hard/difficult to believe.
You shouldn’t believe everything you read.
I knew that he was a liar and so I didn’t believe a word he said. [=I didn’t believe anything he said]
I did not want to believe (that) it could happen.
He says he’ll help us, but I don’t believe what he says.
They were tricked into believing that he was a doctor.
Definition 2:
To accept the truth of what is said by (someone) opposite disbelieve.
Examples:
He says he’ll help us, but I don’t believe him.
Definition 3:
To have (a specified opinion) :think .
Examples:
I’m beginning to believe (that) this war will never end.
I used to believe (that) I was the only one who felt that way but now I know (that) there are others like me.
He clearly/firmly/honestly believes (that) it is possible. = He clearly/firmly/honestly believes it (to be) possible.
He had reason to believe that they would accept his offer. = He had reason for believing that they would accept his offer.
She was widely believed to be guilty. [=many people believed that she was guilty]
We were led to believe it was true. [=we heard, saw, or read something that made us think it was true]
“Has he accepted the job?” “I believe so.” = “So I believe.”
“Has he accepted the job?” “I believe not.” = “I don’t believe so.”
Definition 4:
To regard the existence of God as a fact :to have religious beliefs .
Examples:
She went to church because her family expected it, but she didn’t really believe.
Definition 5:
To have trust in the ability, worth, etc., of someone or something .
Examples:
The team hasn’t won a championship in many years, but their fans still believe. [=their fans still believe in them; their fans still believe that they will win]
Definition 6:
used for emphasis in phrases that express certainty, surprise, annoyance, etc. .
Examples:
“Do you think they can win?” “You/You’d better believe it!” [=yes, I definitely think so]
Believe me, he can really play the game. = Believe you me, he can really play the game.
I can’t believe how ugly that dress is. [=what an ugly dress]
You broke the window? I can’t believe you guys! [=I’m annoyed and shocked by what you did] How could you do such a thing?
I can’t believe [=I am amazed/surprised] that that terrible restaurant is still in business.
That terrible restaurant is still in business, if you can believe it/that.
Can/Would you believe it?! That terrible restaurant is still in business.
You won’t believe what I just heard! [=you will be very surprised by what I just heard]
You wouldn’t believe how long it took us to get here. [=it took us a surprisingly long/short time to get here]
I don’t believe it! I swept the floor 10 minutes ago, and it’s already dirty again!
I could not believe my good fortune/luck.
It’s hard to believe that he’s gone.
His latest movie, believe it or not, is a romantic comedy about a group of lawyers. [=it is surprising but true that his latest movie is a romantic comedy about a group of lawyers]
“I hear that their marriage is in trouble.” “Don’t you believe it! [=that is completely untrue] They’re the happiest couple I know!”
“He says he’s going to become a doctor.” “If you believe that, you’ll believe anything!” [=it would be very foolish to believe that he is going to become a doctor]
“He says he’s going to become a doctor.” “I’ll believe that when I see it!”
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