believes
Translation
to believe, to think
Examples
She believes everything he says.
She believes everything he says.
He believes in ghosts.
He believes in ghosts.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to accept (sb./sth.) as true She believes him.
((that ...)) to think that (sth.) is true He believes that it's true.
((in sth.)) to have faith in the existence of (sth.) She believes in magic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trust, accept, think; Antonyms: doubt, question, deny
Etymology
From Old English 'belīefan', meaning 'to have faith in'. 'be-' prefix + 'līefan' (to believe, trust).
Memory Tips
To 'be-lieve' is to let an idea 'live' in your mind.