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- [bih-leev]
- /bɪˈliv/
- /bɪˈliːv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-leev]
- /bɪˈliv/
Definitions of believed word
- verb without object believed to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully. 1
- verb with object believed to have confidence or faith in the truth of (a positive assertion, story, etc.); give credence to. 1
- verb with object believed to have confidence in the assertions of (a person). 1
- verb with object believed to have a conviction that (a person or thing) is, has been, or will be engaged in a given action or involved in a given situation: The fugitive is believed to be headed for the Mexican border. 1
- verb with object believed to suppose or assume; understand (usually followed by a noun clause): I believe that he has left town. 1
- idioms believed make believe. make1 (def 68). 1
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Origin of believed
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English bileven, equivalent to bi- be- + leven, Old English (Anglian) gelēfan (cognate with Dutch gelooven, German glauben, Gothic galaubjan)
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Parts of speech for Believed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
believed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
believed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for believed
adj believed
- held — simple past tense and a past participle of hold1 .
adverb believed
- accepted — Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
adjective believed
- accounted — an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative: an account of the meetings; an account of the trip.
verb believed
- apperceived — Simple past tense and past participle of apperceive.
- hoped — the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.
- opined — Simple past tense and past participle of opine.
noun believed
- goosed — any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks.
Antonyms for believed
verb believed
- demurred — to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object: They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred.
- disbelieved — Simple past tense and past participle of disbelieve.
- discounted — to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.): All bills that are paid promptly will be discounted at two percent.
- dispraised — Simple past tense and past participle of dispraise.
- fought — simple past tense and past participle of fight.
Top questions with believed
- i know whom i have believed?
- according to his report who believed columbus was a god?
- people who believed in manifest destiny were known as?
- i know whom i have believed lyrics?
- max weber believed that power is held by whom?
- who said she believed she could so she did quote?
- which group believed that land could be owned?
- where is ballet believed to have originated?
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