Meaning & use
believe
To accept that something is true or that someone is telling the truth.
See it in a sentence
I believe her story, even though it sounds unlikely.
Scientists once believed the earth was the center of the universe.
A note on using this word
Believe in someone or something means to trust their value or existence, which differs from simply believing a statement or fact.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
doubtdisbelieve
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