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I believe you can solve this puzzle.
What does Believe mean?
Believe means to think something is true.
Dictionary definition
To think something is true or real.
Example sentences
Believe in a sentence
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Many people believe practice helps you improve.
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The class began to believe the team could finish on time.
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Practice 1
What does believe mean?
Believe means to think something is true.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to believe?
Trust is closest because it connects to this meaning: Believe means to think something is true.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to believe?
Doubt is a useful contrast because believe means: Believe means to think something is true.
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bih · leev · strongest beat: leev
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WordBelieve.
Partverb.
MeaningBelieve means to think something is true.
ExampleExample: I believe you can solve this puzzle.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bih · leev
- Strongest beat
- leev
- Ending
- leev
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on leev.
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Synonyms
Words like Believe
Antonyms
Opposite words
doubtBe unsure that something is true.
disbelieveThink something is not true.
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Word family
Believe word family
Base word
believe
verb
believes
Thinks something is true.
verb
believed
Thought something was true in the past.
noun
belief
An idea accepted as true.
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Hint for students
Believe means to think something is true.
Common mix-up
Do not spell believe with ie reversed. The middle is believe.
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Read this model sentence: Many people believe practice helps you improve. Clue words: many, people, practice. Underline clue words that show why believe fits instead of doubt. Now write one new sentence that shows believe without using the word believe. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show believe?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Many people believe practice helps you improve." Why does believe fit better than doubt?
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