Synonyms for Believe
Definition of 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"
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Writing tips for "believe"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like conceive, consider, think can replace "believe" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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