intransitive verb

1a. to have a firm or wholehearted religious conviction or persuasion. to regard the existence of God as a fact Do you believe ? —usually used with inbelieve in the Scripturesb. to accept something as true, genuine. or real ideals we believe inbelieves in ghosts

2. to have a firm conviction as to the goodness, efficacy. or ability of something believe in exercise

transitive verb

1a. to consider to be true or honest believe the reportsyou wouldn't believe how long it tookb. to accept the word or evidence of I believe youcouldn't believe my ears

2. to hold as an opinion. suppose I believe it will rain soon

Examples of believe in a Sentence

I have watched the many ways that teachers demonstrate pleasure in what students have said or done. I used to believe that teachers needed to present a stoic face for fear of losing control—as if smiling caused bad behavior. —Nancy Mack, English Journal. September 2008

Scientists kept a close eye on Mount Saint Helens. The volcano in Washington State spewed steam and ash throughout the month, leading experts to believe that it could erupt at any time. —Time For Kids. 17 Dec. 2004

They parted as casually as any friends who believe they will meet in a few days. But each knew the other was in deadly peril of his life. —Esther Forbes, Johnny Tremain. 1943

The scientists believed the reports.

Many people seem to believe that theory, but I find it hard to believe .

You shouldn't believe everything you read.

He says he'll help us, but I don't believe what he says.

They were tricked into believing that he was a doctor.

He says he'll help us, but I don't believe him.

She went to church because her family expected it, but she didn't really believe .