belive

[bih-lahyv]

adverb

Scot.

1. before long; soon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of belive¹

1150–1200; Middle English bi live literally, with life, with liveliness. See by ( def. ), life ( def. )

Example Sentences

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