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Translation

to believe; to think

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Word origin

From Latin credere ('to believe, to entrust').

Origin
Latin
Root
credere
English cognates
credible, creed

Grammar

Verb type-ere regular, perfect with avere

Examples

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I do not believe it.

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I believe you.

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My grandfather believed in God.

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credere: worksheet, infographic and listicle

Free printable study downloads for the Italian word "credere" (to believe; to think): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 14: credere, certo, tempo and 11 more words.