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1.
accept as true; take to be true
I believed his report
We didn't believe his stories from the War
She believes in spirits
2.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
I believe her to be very smart
3.
be confident about something
I believe that he will come back from the war
4.
follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer
When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too
5.
credit with veracity
You cannot believe this man
Should we believe a publication like the National Enquirer?
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derived forms
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1. Believe / Past
believed
2. Believe / Third Person
believes
3. Believe / Present Participle
believing
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