believe

to consider to be true or honest.

The first known use: before the 12th century

Word Structure

7 Letters, 2 Syllable

believe

5 Phonemes

b i l E v

onset, rime

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Morpheme

believe

Sentence Examples

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.

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