verb “believe”
infinitive believe; he believes; past tense believed; past part. believed; ger. believing
- to accept that someone is telling the truth
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When she told me she had seen a ghost, I didn't believe her.
- to have confidence in
He believes in his team's ability to win the championship this year.
- to think or have an opinion about something
I believe the weather will be sunny tomorrow, according to the forecast.
- to think that something is right or desirable
She believes in equal rights for all citizens.
- to have religious faith
They believe deeply in their religion and its teachings.