Believing
/bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
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Definitions
1
To accept that something is true, or that someone is telling the truth.
/bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
verbneutralBeginner
General
Accepting something as true
I'm believing you.
💡 Simply: Thinking something is true.
More Examples
2
Many people are believing in the existence of life on other planets.
How It's Used
Religion
"She was believing in the power of prayer."
Everyday Life
"I'm believing his explanation."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *beleven, from Old English *gɪlēfan, from Proto-Germanic *galēbaną, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰleh₂bʰ-.
The word has largely retained its meaning throughout history, primarily focusing on acceptance of truth.
Memory tip
Be-LIEV-ing: Imagine yourself lying down and accepting the truth.
Word Origin
LanguageOld English
Original meaning
"to hold dear, esteem, have faith in"
Base: believe
believing infirmly believingstrongly believing
Common misspellings
beleivingbeleeving
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