ALL meanings of believes
be·lieve
B b - 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
- verb believes third-person singular simple present indicative form of believe. 0