transcription, транскрипция: [ bə-ˈlēv ]
verb
( be·lieved ; be·liev·ing )
Etymology: Middle English beleven, from Old English belēfan, from be- + lȳfan, lēfan to allow, believe; akin to Old High German gilouben to believe, Old English lēof dear — more at love
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to have a firm religious faith
b. : to accept as true, genuine, or real
ideals we believe in
believe s in ghosts
2. : to have a firm conviction as to the goodness, efficacy, or ability of something
believe in exercise
3. : to hold an opinion : think
I believe so
transitive verb
1.
a. : to consider to be true or honest
believe the reports
you wouldn't believe how long it took
b. : to accept the word or evidence of
I believe you
couldn't believe my ears
2. : to hold as an opinion : suppose
I believe it will rain soon
• be·liev·er noun
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- not believe