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.
has believed
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present perfectof believe (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The legacy investor, who now is chairman of Berkshire after spending decades as its CEO, has believed for a long time that stocks almost certainly outperform bonds.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
The U.S. has believed for 80 years that ensuring the free passage of Middle Eastern oil and gas to world markets is essential to America’s prosperity and security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
They are true believers, this bunch, as much as any Laker team has believed since the 2020 championship run, perhaps more than any other Lakers team in history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026
Nigel Farage has believed for some months that if Reform are to be ready for power, they need to have senior figures with experience of how government works.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026
He said, “No man has believed perfectly until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.”
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
