believe
verb (used without object)
to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so.
believable
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a word derived from
believe.
Example Sentences
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For Hartnett, shading in a complete picture, warts and all, is essential to making a character believable.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
They needed a doctor with noble features and blue, believable eyes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Abergavenny Food Festival said the accessibility of AI meant scammers could reach more people with scams that look "far more believable".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“Being around those people makes it all believable that you can do whatever you want.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
I mean, if nothing else had happened these past few days, I might have thought Dante’s excuse was believable.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
