believer
gb/bɪlˈivɚ/ us/bɪlˈivɚ/
B1
English
~ 9800
hívő, valaminek a híve, aki hisz valamiben, valamiben hívő
NOUN
B1
1
hívő
B1
Usage pattern:
a believer in [God/a religion]
As a believer, she prays every morning before work.
Hívőként minden reggel imádkozik munka előtt.
Believers from many different faiths gathered for the peace ceremony.
Sok különböző vallás hívői gyűltek össze a békeszertartásra.
He grew up in a family of strong believers who went to church every week.
The law protects the rights of both believers and nonbelievers.
Many believers find comfort in their faith during difficult times.
Learner examples
She is a believer and goes to church every Sunday.
Hívő, és minden vasárnap templomba jár.
Believers often meet to sing and pray together.
A hívők gyakran összejönnek, hogy együtt énekeljenek és imádkozzanak.
He is not a believer, but he respects religion.
There are many believers in this town.
Some believers read holy books every day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say "I am believer" without an article. In most cases in English, you should say "I am a believer" when talking about religion. Also, do not confuse "believer" (a person) with "belief" (the thing you believe) or "believable" (something that seems true).
Meaning
person with religious faith
Collocations
a believer in God
|religious believer
|devout believer
|Christian believer
|Muslim believer
|true believer
Synonyms
follower (Stresses following the teachings or leader of a religion, not just the inner faith.)
Antonyms
nonbeliever (Neutral term for someone who does not believe in any god or religion.)
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atheist (Specifically someone who believes that there is no god.)
Themes
religion
|philosophy
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who believes in God or follows a religion.
A person who has faith in God or a god, or who follows a particular religion.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a [strong/firm/big] believer in [something]
I'm a big believer in daily exercise.
Nagy híve vagyok a mindennapos testmozgásnak.
She’s a firm believer in second chances for people who make mistakes.
Meggyőződéses híve annak, hogy a hibázó emberek kapjanak egy második esélyt.
Our manager is a strong believer in open communication at work.
He has always been a great believer in lifelong learning.
They are passionate believers in using technology to improve education.
Learner examples
I am a big believer in hard work.
Nagy híve vagyok a kemény munkának.
She is a firm believer in healthy food.
Meggyőződéses híve az egészséges táplálkozásnak.
My teacher is a strong believer in group work.
He is a great believer in saving money every month.
We are believers in honest communication.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say "believer of" instead of the common pattern "believer in" (e.g., say "a believer in hard work," not "a believer of hard work"). Also, this sense is about ideas or ways of doing things, not religion; for religious meaning, use context like "believer in God."
Meaning
supporter of an idea or method
Collocations
firm believer in
|strong believer in
|great believer in
|big believer in
|lifelong believer in
Synonyms
advocate (Often slightly more formal and suggests actively speaking or working for the idea, not just holding the belief.)
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proponent (Formal; commonly used in discussions of policy, theory, or systems rather than everyday habits.)
Antonyms
skeptic (Focuses on doubting or questioning the value or truth of the idea or method.)
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opponent (Someone who is actively against the idea, not just unsure about it.)
Themes
opinions
|work
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who thinks an idea or way of doing something is very good and trusts it a lot.
A person who strongly believes that a particular idea, method, practice, or way of doing something is good or effective.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
a believer in [ghosts/UFOs/etc.]
He’s a firm believer in ghosts and loves visiting supposedly haunted houses.
Szilárdan hisz a szellemekben, és szeret állítólag kísértetjárta házakat felkeresni.
Not everyone is a believer in climate change, despite the scientific evidence.
A tudományos bizonyítékok ellenére sem fogadja el mindenki a klímaváltozás tényét.
As a believer in UFOs, she follows every new report of strange lights in the sky.
Believers in the theory argue that the government is hiding important facts.
She describes herself as a believer in miracles after her sudden recovery.
Learner examples
She is a believer in ghosts.
Hisz a szellemekben.
He is not a believer in UFOs.
Nem hisz az ufókban.
Many believers in this theory share videos online.
Some people are believers in miracles, and some are not.
I am a believer in science and data.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the religious sense and add a capital letter ("Believer") or religious context. Here, it is about believing that something is real or true, not about following a religion.
Meaning
person who accepts something as real
Collocations
believer in ghosts
|believer in UFOs
|believer in conspiracy theories
|believer in miracles
|believer in paranormal phenomena
Synonyms
supporter (Suggests backing an idea, but does not always carry the nuance of accepting its factual truth against doubt.)
Antonyms
doubter (General term for someone who is not sure something is true or real.)
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skeptic (Often implies an active or thoughtful refusal to accept a claim without strong evidence.)
Themes
beliefs
|science
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who thinks that something is real or true, especially when other people do not agree.
A person who accepts that something exists or is true, especially something that many people question or are unsure about.
Grammar
Dictionary form
believer
IPA
GB/bɪlˈivɚ/
US/bɪlˈivɚ/
Syllables & stress
be - liev - er (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (liev)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: believer
- Plural: believers
Word family
Expressions
a big believer in
1/ə bˈɪɡ bɪlˈivɚ ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
informal
informal strong supporter of something
An informal way to say that someone strongly believes something is good or useful.
Examples
- I’m a big believer in talking problems out.
- He’s a big believer in learning by doing rather than reading manuals.
a firm believer in
1/ə fˈɚm bɪlˈivɚ ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
person strongly supporting an idea
Used to say that someone very strongly believes that something is good or true.
Examples
- She’s a firm believer in early childhood education.
- Our coach is a firm believer in practicing the basics every day.
make a believer out of [someone]
1/mˈeɪk ə bɪlˈivɚ ˈaʊt əv sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
convince someone to believe
To show someone enough proof or a good enough result so that they start to believe something is true or works.
Examples
- The results of the project made a believer out of our most critical manager.
- One good lesson can make a believer out of a bored student.
- Seeing how quickly the medicine worked made a believer out of him.
true believer
1/tɹˈu bɪlˈivɚ/
idiom
person with absolute belief
Someone who believes very strongly and completely in a religion, political idea, or cause, often without doubt or question.
Examples
- She’s a true believer in the movement and volunteers every weekend.
- Only the true believers stayed with the party after the scandal.
- The book describes how ordinary people can become true believers in extreme ideas.