Believe vs. Beleive — Which is Correct Spelling?
By Tayyaba Rehman & Fiza Rafique — Updated on March 19, 2024
The correct spelling is "Believe," which means to accept something as true. "Beleive" is an incorrect spelling of the word.
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Which is correct: Believe or Beleive
How to spell Believe?
Believe
Correct Spelling
Beleive
Incorrect Spelling
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Key Differences
Remember the rule "i before e, except after c"; "Believe" follows this rule.
Think of a mnemonic phrase like, "I believe I will achieve," which helps place the 'i' before the 'e' in your mind.
Think of the word as "Be-lie-ve," where the 'lie' is something you either believe or don't.
Visualize the word split as "Be Live," to help remember that the 'e' comes after the 'i.'
"Believe" sounds like 'be-leave'; you leave behind doubt when you believe.
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How Do You Spell Beleive Correctly?
Incorrect: I can't beleive you did that.
Correct: I can't believe you did that.
Incorrect: She couldn't beleive her eyes.
Correct: She couldn't believe her eyes.
Incorrect: Do you beleive in magic?
Correct: Do you believe in magic?
Incorrect: They want to beleive the best in people.
Correct: They want to believe the best in people.
Incorrect: He finds it hard to beleive.
Correct: He finds it hard to believe.
Believe Definitions
To accept something as true without evidence.
Many people believe in ghosts.
To have confidence in someone or something.
I believe in your abilities.
To hold religious faith.
He believes in God.
To think or suppose.
I believe it will rain tomorrow.
To consider valid or true.
She believes the testimony.
Accept that (something) is true, especially without proof
The superintendent believed Lancaster's story
Some 23 per cent believe that smoking keeps down weight
Hold (something) as an opinion; think
I believe we've already met
Four men were believed to be trapped
To accept (something) as true or real
Do you believe his version of what happened?.
To consider (someone) to be truthful or accurate in what they are saying
I believe you when you say that your neighbor is angry.
To expect or suppose; think
I believe it will snow tomorrow. I believe the letters to be authentic.
To have religious faith
He believes in God.
To have faith, confidence, or trust
I believe in your ability to solve the problem.
To consider something to be important, worthwhile, or valuable
I believe in free speech.
(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.
(transitive) To accept that someone is telling the truth.
Why did I ever believe you?
(intransitive) To have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth.
After that night in the church, I believed.
To opine, think, reckon.
Do you think this is good? —Hmm, I believe it's okay.
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.
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.
To think; to suppose.
I will not believe so meanly of you.
Accept as true; take to be true;
I believed his report
We didn't believe his stories from the War
She believes in spirits
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
Be confident about something;
I believe that he will come back from the war
Follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer;
When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too
Credit with veracity;
You cannot believe this man
Should we believe a publication like the National Inquirer?
Believe Meaning in a Sentence
I believe in giving people second chances.
Many children believe in Santa Claus.
Athletes believe in the importance of discipline and practice.
Do you believe everything you read on the internet?
Some people believe in love at first sight.
Scientists believe that the universe is expanding.
I believe that everyone has a purpose in life.
They believe in honesty and integrity.
Many believe in the power of positive thinking.
Teachers believe in the potential of every student.
I believe in respecting others' opinions.
I believe the key to happiness is gratitude.
People believe in protecting the environment for future generations.
Do you believe that dreams can come true?
They believe in the value of hard work.
Parents often believe in setting a good example for their children.
Believe Idioms & Phrases
Believe it or not
Used to introduce information that is true, though surprising or unlikely.
Believe it or not, he solved the puzzle in under a minute.
Believe in yourself
Have confidence in your own abilities and potential.
To succeed, it's crucial to believe in yourself.
Make-believe
Pretend or imaginary; often used to describe children's play.
The kids spent the afternoon in a world of make-believe.
To believe one's ears/eyes
To trust what one has heard or seen, often because it is surprising.
She couldn't believe her ears when she heard her name announced as the winner.
Believe the hype
To accept that something is as good as people say it is.
After trying the product, she believed the hype.
Common Curiosities
Why is it called Believe?
It comes from the Old English "believen," which means to hold dear or trust.
What is the pronunciation of Believe?
Pronounced as /bɪˈli:v/.
What is the verb form of Believe?
"Believe" is itself a verb.
Which vowel is used before Believe?
Depends on the sentence; could be 'a,' 'o,' or others.
What is the plural form of Believe?
As a verb, it doesn’t have a plural form.
Which preposition is used with Believe?
"In" is often used, as in "believe in."
Which conjunction is used with Believe?
"That" is often used, as in "believe that."
What is the root word of Believe?
The root word is from Old English "believen."
Is Believe an adverb?
No.
Is Believe a negative or positive word?
It can be either, depending on the context.
What is the singular form of Believe?
"Believe" is a verb and doesn't have a singular or plural form in the same way nouns do.
Is Believe a noun or adjective?
It's a verb.
Is Believe a vowel or consonant?
The word contains both vowels and consonants.
Is the word Believe imperative?
It can be used in imperative sentences, e.g., "Believe me!"
How many syllables are in Believe?
Two syllables.
What is a stressed syllable in Believe?
The second syllable "lieve" is stressed.
Is Believe a countable noun?
No, it's a verb.
How do we divide Believe into syllables?
Be-lieve.
Which determiner is used with Believe?
None, as it's a verb.
Is the word “Believe” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It's a verb, so it doesn't function as an object.
What is the opposite of Believe?
Disbelieve, doubt.
What is the second form of Believe?
Believed.
What is the third form of Believe?
Believed.
How is Believe used in a sentence?
"I believe you are right."
Is Believe an abstract noun?
No, it's a verb.
Is Believe a collective noun?
No.
What is the first form of Believe?
Believe.
Which article is used with Believe?
None, as it's a verb.
Is the Believe term a metaphor?
No.
Is the word Believe a Gerund?
No, but "believing" can be its gerund form.
What part of speech is Believe?
Verb.
What is another term for Believe?
Trust, accept.
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