believe

English

/bɪˈliːv/, /bɪˈliv/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)
  • (transitive) To accept that someone is telling the truth.
  • (intransitive) To have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth.
  • (transitive) To opine, think, reckon

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English beleven (leave behind) inherited from Old English belīefan (believe) derived from Proto-Germanic *galaubijaną (believe, hold valuable pleasing, have faith).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*galaubijaną

Gloss

believe, hold valuable pleasing, have faith

Concept
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