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Believing

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

Definition

Believing is the act of accepting something as true or real.

Synonyms & similar words

conceive believe think consider disbelieve trust trusting accepting embracing swallowing certain convinced sure positive confident hopeful optimistic expectant faithful loyal devoted

Synonyms by register

Formal

assenting accepting convinced trusting

Informal

buying it going for it on board swallowing it

Literary

credulous trustful faithing

Antonyms

doubting disbelieving skeptical questioning hesitant unconvinced

Common collocations

  • firmly believing
  • strongly believing
  • truly believing
  • always believing
  • believing in something
  • believing in yourself
  • believing the best

Word family

noun belief
verb believe
adjective believable
adverb believably

Usage note

The word 'believing' implies acceptance of something as true or real. It can range from a casual acceptance to a deep conviction, depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. Believing in yourself is the first step to success.
  2. I am believing that my team will win the game.
  3. She is believing that she will get a good grade on her test.
  4. Believing in magic can make life more exciting.
  5. I am believing that my dreams will come true.

Quotes

  • Believing in yourself is the first secret to success. - Unknown
  • Believing takes practice. - Madeleine L'Engle
  • Believing in ourselves is the first step towards success. - Unknown

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