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Believes

Verb / bɪˈli:vz / Another word for believes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Believes means to have confidence or faith in something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

conceive believe impression feeling belief think unbelief consider opinion disbelieve trust notion trusts expects accepts

Synonyms by register

Formal

assumes opines holds considers

Informal

thinks reckons supposes figures

Literary

deems credits

Antonyms

doubts disbelieves questions suspects rejects denies

Common collocations

  • firmly believes
  • strongly believes
  • truly believes
  • deeply believes
  • always believes
  • never believes
  • believes in
  • believes that

Word family

noun belief
verb believe
adjective believable
adverb believably

Usage note

The verb 'believes' often implies a strong conviction or acceptance of something as true. It is generally used in positive statements; its antonyms are used for negative statements.

Example sentences

  1. He believes that he can accomplish anything he sets his mind to.
  2. She believes that honesty is always the best policy.
  3. I believe in treating others with kindness and respect.
  4. They believe that hard work is the key to success.
  5. We believe that everyone deserves equal opportunities.

Quotes

  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. -Theodore Roosevelt
  • Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. -Christian D. Larson
  • Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got this. -Chantal Sutherland

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