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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.
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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

Beleive

Beleive is an incorrect spelling of believe.
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Sep 16, 2023

Believe

To think or suppose something.
I believe it's going to rain today.
Sara Rehman
Sep 16, 2023

Believe

To accept something as true without proof.
I believe in ghosts.
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Sep 16, 2023

Believe

To have faith or confidence in someone.
I believe in you.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 16, 2023

Believe

To credit with veracity.
I believe his story.
Sara Rehman
Sep 16, 2023
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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 religious faith
He believes in God.
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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

To think; to suppose.
I will not believe so meanly of you.
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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

Believe

To hold as an opinion.
I believe that kindness matters.
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Sep 16, 2023

FAQs

What is the pronunciation of believe?

/bɪˈliːv/
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023

Which vowel is used before believe?

Depends on the preceding word in a sentence.
Harlon Moss
Oct 25, 2023

Which conjunction is used with believe?

"And," "or," "but" can be used.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023

Which preposition is used with believe?

"In," "that," "to" can be used.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023

What is the root word of believe?

Derived from Old English "belyfan."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023

What is the plural form of believe?

Verbs don't have plural forms in English.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023

Is believe a noun or adjective?

Verb
Harlon Moss
Oct 25, 2023

Why is it called believe?

Derived from Old English "belyfan," signifying trust or confidence.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023

What is the verb form of believe?

"Believe" is already a verb.
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Oct 25, 2023

What is the singular form of believe?

Believe
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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

Is believe an adverb?

No
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023

Is believe a countable noun?

It's not a noun; it's a verb.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023

How do we divide believe into syllables?

Be-lieve
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Oct 25, 2023

What is another term for believe?

Trust
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023

Is believe a vowel or consonant?

It's a word, not a vowel or consonant.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023

What is the second form of believe?

Believed (past simple)
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Oct 25, 2023

What is the third form of believe?

Believed (past participle)
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023

Is the believe term a metaphor?

Can be used metaphorically.
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Oct 25, 2023

What is the opposite of believe?

Disbelieve
Harlon Moss
Oct 25, 2023

What is the first form of believe?

Believe (base form)
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023

Is believe a collective noun?

No
Harlon Moss
Oct 25, 2023

Is the word believe imperative?

Can be used in imperative sentences.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023

What is a stressed syllable in believe?

The second syllable: "lieve"
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023

What part of speech is believe?

Verb
Janet White
Oct 25, 2023

Which determiner is used with believe?

"The," "a," "an," "some" can be used.
Janet White
Oct 25, 2023

How is believe used in a sentence?

"I believe you can accomplish anything."
Harlon Moss
Oct 25, 2023

Is believe an abstract noun?

No, it's a verb.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023

How many syllables are in believe?

2 syllables
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023
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