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.
believes
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present tense formof believe (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Ritwik Gupta, a computer science and AI professor at the University of Maryland, believes that pacing the frontier is contingent upon on widespread cooperation among labs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Dylan believes the "immense" talent currently coming through across the island of Ireland could lead to more wrestlers making their mark in the ring.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Bowman believes one significant factor contributing to supervisory inaction was a long-standing culture of risk aversion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
She believes changing perceptions for young women will continue to impact the statistics.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“In Islam there is no compulsion in religion. One person does not have the right to dictate how another believes or lives.”
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
