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believes

The correct spelling is believes.

How to pronounce believes

verb

Say it like: Bel-eev-es

The correct spelling is believes. 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. 1.To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)
  2. 2.To accept that someone is telling the truth.
  3. 3.To have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth.
  4. 4.To opine, think, reckon

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