Word: BELIEVE
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Definition of BELIEVE
- To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)
"I believe there are faeries."
- To accept that someone is telling the truth.
"Why did I ever believe you?"
- To have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth.
"After that night in the church, I believed."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "believe" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "believe" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BELIEVE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BELIEVE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BELIEVE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BELIEVE:
- # the believe effect
- # master of believe
- # playing with believe
- # in terms of believe
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