Beleive vs. Believe: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 25, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "beleive," while the correct spelling is "believe." "Believe" means to accept something as true or have confidence in.

Which is correct: Beleive or Believe
How to spell Believe?

Beleive is Incorrect

Believe is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember the saying, "i before e except after c" to get "ie" in the correct order.

Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023
Associate "believe" with "lie" in the middle; you must "believe a lie" to be deceived.

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Oct 25, 2023
Think of the word "be" and then "lieve," which rhymes with "achieve."

Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023
"Believe" shares the same spelling pattern with "achieve," both having "ie."

Sara Rehman
Oct 25, 2023
The word "live" is almost in "believe," hinting at a life philosophy.

Harlon Moss
Oct 25, 2023
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Beleive and Believe Definitions
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Believe
To accept (something) as true or real
Do you believe his version of what happened?.

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
To consider (someone) to be truthful or accurate in what they are saying
I believe you when you say that your neighbor is angry.

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
To expect or suppose; think
I believe it will snow tomorrow. I believe the letters to be authentic.

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
To have faith, confidence, or trust
I believe in your ability to solve the problem.

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
To consider something to be important, worthwhile, or valuable
I believe in free speech.

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
(transitive) To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing).
If you believe the numbers, you'll agree we need change.
I believe there are faeries.

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
(transitive) To accept that someone is telling the truth.
Why did I ever believe you?

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
(intransitive) To have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth.
After that night in the church, I believed.

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
To opine, think, reckon.
Do you think this is good? —Hmm, I believe it's okay.

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
To exercise belief in; to credit upon the authority or testimony of another; to be persuaded of the truth of, upon evidence furnished by reasons, arguments, and deductions of the mind, or by circumstances other than personal knowledge; to regard or accept as true; to place confidence in; to think; to consider; as, to believe a person, a statement, or a doctrine.
Our conqueror (whom I nowOf force believe almighty).
King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets ?
Often followed by a dependent clause.I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
To have a firm persuasion, esp. of the truths of religion; to have a persuasion approaching to certainty; to exercise belief or faith.
Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
With the heart man believeth unto righteousness.

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
Accept as true; take to be true;
I believed his report
We didn't believe his stories from the War
She believes in spirits

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
Judge or regard; look upon; judge;
I think he is very smart
I believe her to be very smart
I think that he is her boyfriend
The racist conceives such people to be inferior

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
Be confident about something;
I believe that he will come back from the war

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
Follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer;
When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too

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Sep 02, 2023
Believe
Credit with veracity;
You cannot believe this man
Should we believe a publication like the National Inquirer?

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Sep 02, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before believe?
Depends on the preceding word in a sentence.

Harlon Moss
Oct 25, 2023
What is the plural form of believe?
Verbs don't have plural forms in English.

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Oct 25, 2023
Why is it called believe?
Derived from Old English "belyfan," signifying trust or confidence.

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Oct 25, 2023
Is believe a negative or positive word?
Generally neutral; context dependent.

Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023
Which article is used with believe?
"The" or "a" can be used, depending on context.

Sara Rehman
Oct 25, 2023
About Author
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.

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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
