Transcription
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- [bih-leev]
- /bɪˈliv/
- /bɪˈliːv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-leev]
- /bɪˈliv/
Definitions of believes word
- verb without object believes 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 believes to have confidence or faith in the truth of (a positive assertion, story, etc.); give credence to. 1
- verb with object believes to have confidence in the assertions of (a person). 1
- verb with object believes 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 believes to suppose or assume; understand (usually followed by a noun clause): I believe that he has left town. 1
- idioms believes make believe. make1 (def 68). 1
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Origin of believes
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 Believes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
believes 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
believes usage trend in Literature
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