belive
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of belive
1150–1200; Middle English bi live literally, with life, with liveliness. See by ( def. ), life ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Police belive the suspect and the four victims involved in the incident had all been in attendance at a private event nearby before the incident.
From BBC
"We dont want to belive these friendly things are problematic for us," Moss replied.
From Fox News
Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said in a statement her office had completed a preliminary examination and found a “reasonable basis to belive” that Boko Haram and its splinter groups had committed crimes against humanity.
From Reuters
I’m in pain and I can’t belive he’s gone.
From Los Angeles Times
I’m in pain and I can’t belive he’s gone.
From Los Angeles Times
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