Definitions
1.VerbTo 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."
2.VerbTo accept that someone is telling the truth."Why did I ever believe you?"
3.VerbTo have been persuaded to accept the factuality of something despite a lack of sufficient evidence therefore.
To have been convinced by rational means to accept the truth of a proposition.
To have been influenced by arational means (such as emotional experience, the imagination of need, etc.) to accept the truth of a proposition.
4.VerbTo have been convinced by rational means to accept the truth of a proposition.
5.VerbTo have been influenced by arational means (such as emotional experience, the imagination of need, etc.) to accept the truth of a proposition.
6.VerbTo have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth."After that night in the church, I believed."
7.VerbTo opine, think, reckon."Do you think this is good? —Hmm, I believe it's okay."
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To ascribe existence to."Do you believe in God / the Easter Bunny / ghosts?; Since I don't believe in reincarnation, I believe that the only way to eliminate suffering is to die.; I don't believe in sex before marriage.; I don't believe in making my bed.; I believe in you, man! You can do it!"
9.VerbTo ascribe existence to."Do you believe in God / the Easter Bunny / ghosts?; Since I don't believe in reincarnation, I believe that the only way to eliminate suffering is to die."
10.VerbTo believe that (something) is right or desirable."I don't believe in sex before marriage.; I don't believe in making my bed."
11.VerbTo have confidence in the ability or power of."I believe in you, man! You can do it!"