Meaning
To think that something is true; to think someone is not lying.
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Word origin
From Old English belyfan, meaning to hold dear or trust, related to the word love.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- belyfan
Grammar
Examples
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Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(3)Grammar articles
(8)Advanced passive in English: get-passive, it is said that
Past continuous in English: was/were + -ing, with examples
Phrasal-prepositional verbs in English: 16 with examples
Phrasal verbs with look in English: 12 meanings, examples
Present continuous in English: am/is/are + -ing, examples
Present perfect continuous in English: have been + -ing
Present simple in English: rules, -s ending and examples
Stative verbs in English: I know, not I'm knowing (list)
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believe: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 10: believe, woman, old and 7 more words.