Another Word For Believe

Meaning

The word "believe" means to accept something as true or to have confidence in the truth or existence of something, even without proof. It reflects a mental state in which a person considers something to be the case or regards it as real.

Synonyms

• Trust
• Accept
• Consider
• Think
• Have faith in
• Rely on
• Assume

Antonyms

• Doubt
• Disbelieve
• Distrust
• Reject
• Deny

Etymology

The word "believe" comes from the Old English "belyfan," which means "to hold dear, love." It has Germanic roots, and it is related to the word "lief," which means "dear" or "beloved."

Examples

1. I believe that everyone has the potential to succeed if they work hard.
2. She couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the beautiful sunset.
3. Many people believe in the power of positive thinking.
4. Do you really believe that aliens exist?
5. He had to believe in himself to overcome the challenges he faced.