believed (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: bɪˈliːvd
Definition
To accept that something is true or real, or that someone is honest and has good intentions.
Examples
He believed in ghosts when he was a child.
I believe that honesty is the best policy.
How to Use believed
- believe in (prepositional phrase)
- To have faith or trust in the existence or value of someone or something. — "She believes in the power of positive thinking."
- believe that (prepositional phrase)
- To hold an opinion or conviction about a particular fact or situation. — "They believe that the new policy will be effective."
- believe it or not (idiom)
- Used to emphasize that something surprising or unexpected is true. — "Believe it or not, he won the lottery twice."
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