believe

verb10

1. •
   to accept that something is true, without being completely sure of it

   • If you believe the numbers, you'll agree we need change.
   • I believe there are faeries.
2. •
   To accept that someone is telling the truth.

   • Why did I ever believe you?
3. •
   To have been persuaded to accept the factuality of something despite a lack of sufficient evidence therefore.
4. •
   To have been convinced by rational means to accept the truth of a proposition.
5. •
   To have been influenced by arational means (such as emotional experience, the imagination of need, etc.) to accept the truth of a proposition.
6. •
   To opine, think, reckon.

   • Do you think this is good? —Hmm, I believe it's okay.
7. •
   To ascribe existence to.

   • Do you believe in God / the Easter Bunny / ghosts?
   • Since I don't believe in reincarnation, I believe that the only way to eliminate suffering is to die.
8. •
   To have confidence in the ability or power of.

   • I believe in you, man! You can do it!
9. •
   To believe that (something) is right or desirable.

   • I don't believe in sex before marriage.
   • I don't believe in making my bed.
10. •
    To have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth.

    • After that night in the church, I believed.