believes
word · lemma: believe
/bɪˈɫivz/
bi-LEEVZ
/bɪlˈiːvz/
bi-LEEVZ
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'believe'. It means thinks something is true, or has faith or confidence in someone, something, or an idea.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by 'that': 'She believes that it's true.' Also common with 'believe in' for faith, support, or confidence: 'He believes in you.' Learners often confuse 'believe' (think true) with 'trust' (rely on someone).
Spanish: creePortuguese (BR): acreditaPortuguese (PT): acreditaChinese (Simplified): 相信 - 认为Chinese (Traditional): 相信 - 認為Hindi: विश्वास करता है - मानता हैArabic: يؤمن - يعتقدBengali: বিশ্বাস করেRussian: веритJapanese: 信じているVietnamese: tin rằng - tin vàoKorean: 믿는다Turkish: inanırUrdu: یقین رکھتی ہے - مانتا ہےIndonesian: percaya
Example Sentences
She believes his story.
basic
My dad believes in giving people a second chance.
natural
My mother believes that hard work matters.
basic
He believes in his team.
basic
She still believes she'll get the job, even after that interview.
natural
Nobody believes him anymore, and honestly, I get why.
natural