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believe

believe

Meaning of believe

English

think that something is true

Русский

считать что это правда; быть уверенным в этом

believe

Pronunciation

British English
/bɪˈliːv/
American English
/bɪˈliːv/

believe with Russian translation

Сочетания со словом believe

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

5 сочетаний

Сочетания и примеры

  • believe meповерь мне
  • believe itверить этому
  • believe in Godверить в Бога
  • believe the storyверить истории
  • believe the newsверить новостям

believe usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

I believe her story.

Я верю её истории.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

I don't believe you.

Я тебе не верю.

believe synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between believe / think / trust / reckon

🇬🇧English

Have an opinion; weaker and more neutral than believe.

A1very often

ENI think it will rain.

🇬🇧English

Rely on someone's honesty or ability, not just accept a statement.

A2very often

ENI trust my doctor.

R
🇬🇧English
reckon

Informal 'think' or 'suppose', especially in British English.

B1often

ENI reckon it will be fine.

Advanced: broader words (4)
🇬🇧English

Informal: accept an explanation or story as true.

B1often

ENI don't buy his excuse.

🇬🇧English

Agree that something is true, often reluctantly.

A2very often

ENI accept that I was wrong.

🇬🇧English

Think something is probably true, without being sure.

A2often

ENI suppose he is at home.

🇬🇧English

Treat something as true without proof.

A2often

ENWe assume the shop is open.

What's the difference

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believe meaning: what does it mean?

think that something is true

believe pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

believe is pronounced as /bɪˈliːv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

believe definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Я верю её истории. Translation: I believe her story.

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