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Definitions for Believing
[1] to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully.
[2] to have confidence or faith in the truth of (a positive assertion, story, etc.); give credence to.
[3] to have confidence in the assertions of (a person).
[4] to have a conviction that (a person or thing) is, has been, or will be engaged in a given action or involved in a given situation: The fugitive is believed to be headed for the Mexican border.
[5] to suppose or assume; understand (usually followed by a noun clause): I believe that he has left town.
[6] believe in , to be persuaded of the truth or existence of: to believe in Zoroastrianism; to believe in ghosts. to have faith in the reliability, honesty, benevolence, etc., of: I can help only if you believe in me.
[7] make believe . make1(def 68) .
[8] (tr; may take a clause as object) to accept (a statement, supposition, or opinion) as true I believe God exists
[9] (tr) to accept the statement or opinion of (a person) as true
[10] (intr foll by in ) to be convinced of the truth or existence (of) to believe in fairies
[11] (intr) to have religious faith
[12] (when tr, takes a clause as object) to think, assume, or suppose I believe that he has left already
[13] (tr; foll by of; used with can, could, would, etc ) to think that someone is able to do (a particular action) I wouldn't have believed it of him
Words related to Believing
believepositive, convinced, presuming, assuming, accepting, certain, sure, undoubting
Words nearby Believing
believebelgrano, belgravia, belial, belie, belief, believe, believe it or not, believe one's ears, believing, belike, belinda
Origin of Believing
e1150–1200; Middle English bileven, equivalent to bi- be- + leven, Old English (Anglian) gelēfan (cognate with Dutch gelooven, German glauben, Gothic galaubjan )
Other words from Believing
be·liev·a·bil·i·ty , be·liev·a·ble·ness , noun
be·liev·a·ble , adjective
be·liev·a·bly , adverb
be·liev·er , noun
be·liev·ing·ly , adverb
half-be·lieved , adjective
half-be·liev·ing , adjective
pre·be·lieve , verb, pre·be·lieved, pre·be·liev·ing.
pre·be·liev·er , noun
su·per·be·liev·a·ble , adjective
su·per·be·liev·a·ble·ness , noun
su·per·be·liev·a·bly , adverb
well-be·lieved , adjective
Word origin for Believing
eOld English beliefan
Synonyms for Believing
accepting, assuming, convinced, positive, presuming, certain, having faith, sure, undoubting