belive

[bɪˈliːv]

belive Definition

• 1. (archaic) to remain or stay
• 2. to accept that something is true or real

Using belive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "belive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I belive in you and your abilities.

• Example

  Do you belive in ghosts?

• Example

  She couldn't belive her eyes when she saw the surprise party.

• Example

  I find it hard to belive that he would do such a thing.

belive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for belive

• trust
• accept
• credit
• swallow
• have faith in

Antonyms for belive

• doubt
• disbelieve
• mistrust

Phrases with belive

• make-belive

  pretend or imagine

  Example

  The children were making-belive that they were pirates on a ship.

• belive it or not

  used to introduce a surprising or unlikely fact

  Example

  Belive it or not, I have never eaten pizza before.

• belive in oneself

  have confidence in one's own abilities

  Example

  In order to succeed, it is important to belive in oneself.

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Summary: belive in Brief

The verb 'belive' [bɪˈliːv] has two meanings. The first is archaic and means 'to remain or stay.' The second is to accept that something is true or real. It is often used in phrases like 'belive in oneself' and 'belive it or not.' 'Belive' can also be used to mean 'pretend or imagine,' as in 'make-belive.'