Concise Oxford English Dictionary BELIEF noun 1 an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof. A firmly held opinion or conviction. A religious conviction. 2 (belief in) trust or confidence in. Phrases beyond belief astonishing; incredible. BELIEVE verb 1 feel sure that (something) is true. Accept the statement of (someone) as true. Have religious faith. 2 (believe in) have faith in the truth or existence of. 3 (believe in) have confidence in. 4 think or suppose: I believe we've already met. (believe in) think that (something) is right or acceptable.
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