- present tense form of belie (3rd person singular).
belies
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of belies
Example Sentences
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Such an impressive classical pedigree belies the “gremlins of self-doubt” that have plagued Hopkins for much of his life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The tepid performance on the broader market in July actually belies churning beneath the surface.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Gannon-Doak is a really exciting prospect but his elevated status with Scotland belies the fact that he's been injured and has only played 150 minutes for Bournemouth this season.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Mr. Creuzberger’s dramatic title belies a much narrower focus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Mother Ermentrude comes into the room and kneels by my pallet, a gesture of humility that belies her authority.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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