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believed

Pronunciation: [bɪˈliːvd]

Word

Learn how to use believed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “trust”

(verb) to think that something is true or real based on confidence. It's like when you trust a friend and believe what they say, even without proof.

Example

She believed her friend would help her with the project.

Example

He didn't believe the story because it sounded too strange.

Example

Do you believe that you can achieve your dreams?

Context: “opinion”

(verb) to have a certain idea about something. This means you think something is right or wrong, or that it will happen in a certain way.

Example

Many people believed the movie was fantastic and recommended it.

Example

Not everyone believed the prediction of rain today.

Example

What do you believe will happen next in the story?

How to pronounce believed

Pronunciation: [bɪˈliːvd]

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