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 • May 31, 2025
It's hard for me to belive that people find this surprising because it seems to be so pervasive.
From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2018
WIBeetle loomtree that is hard to belive have they forgot to count Chico CA meeperslektro @ Entonces yo sere africano?
From Time • Aug. 10, 2013
So whether belive in everyone paying the same or paying on ability to pay council tax does not fit well.
From Economist • Apr. 8, 2013
"O, ye are ganging to the French ordinary belive," replied the knight; "but it is early day yet—we will take a turn in the Park in the meanwhile—it will sharpen your appetite."
From The Fortunes of Nigel by Scott, Walter, Sir
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