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Commonbelieve
The correct spelling is believe.
How to pronounce believe
/bɪˈliːv/
verbIPA: /bɪˈliːv/
Say it like: Bel-eev-e
The correct spelling is believe. To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing) For example: "I believe there are faeries."
Usage Examples
“I believe there are faeries.”
“Why did I ever believe you?”
“After that night in the church, I believed.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)
- 2.To accept that someone is telling the truth.
- 3.To have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth.
- 4.To opine, think, reckon
Spelling pattern and memory trick
Pattern
I before E
Why it happens
Believe keeps I before E: be-LIE-ve.
Memory trick: There is a LIE inside believe.
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