Believe Definition
believe
verb
- accept as true; take to be true; "I believed his report"; "We didn't believe his stories from the War"; "She believes in spirits"
- judge or regard; look upon; judge; "I think he is very smart"; "I believe her to be very smart"; "I think that he is her boyfriend"; "The racist conceives such people to be inferior"
- be confident about something; "I believe that he will come back from the war"
- follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer; "When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too"
- credit with veracity; "You cannot believe this man"; "Should we believe a publication like the National Enquirer?"
"Believe" in song lyrics
See how believe is used in real songs:
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"But they soon found out, and now they all believe"
2 Live Crew — My Seven Bizzos -
"To do youre best, you gotta believe"
2 Live Crew — Get Loose Now -
"All you have to do is believe"
2 Live Crew — Skeeta Man
Words that rhyme with believe
Usage tips for "believe"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "believe" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for believe to find words that pair well.