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English - Russian
Believe
bəˈliv
Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
верить, считать, доверять, полагать, принимать на веру
Believe meanings in Russian
верить
Example:
I believe in you.
Я верю в тебя.
Do you really believe what he said?
Ты действительно веришь в то, что он сказал?
Usage: informalContext: Used to express faith or trust in someone or something.
Note: This is the most common translation and is used in everyday conversations.
считать
Example:
I believe that honesty is the best policy.
Я считаю, что честность - лучшая политика.
She believes that hard work pays off.
Она считает, что труд приносит плоды.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to express an opinion or conviction about something.
Note: This meaning is often used in discussions or when sharing personal views.
доверять
Example:
I believe him to be a trustworthy person.
Я доверяю ему как надежному человеку.
You can believe her; she always tells the truth.
Ты можешь доверять ей; она всегда говорит правду.
Usage: informalContext: Used when expressing trust in someone's character or reliability.
Note: This usage emphasizes a sense of trust rather than mere opinion.
полагать
Example:
I believe it will rain tomorrow.
Я полагаю, что завтра будет дождь.
He believes she will pass the exam.
Он полагает, что она сдает экзамен.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to express a belief based on reasoning or assumption.
Note: This meaning is often used in a more speculative context.
принимать на веру
Example:
You should not believe everything you read online.
Не стоит принимать на веру всё, что ты читаешь в интернете.
Many people believe the myths without questioning them.
Многие люди принимают на веру мифы, не ставя под сомнение.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate acceptance of something as true without questioning.
Note: This phrase implies a lack of critical thinking or skepticism.
Believe's synonyms
trust
To trust means to have confidence in the truth, reliability, or ability of someone or something.
Example: I trust that she will keep her promise.
Note: Trust often implies a deeper level of confidence and faith compared to simply believing.
have faith in
Having faith in someone or something means to have strong belief or trust in their abilities or qualities.
Example: I have faith in his abilities to succeed.
Note: Having faith implies a more profound and unwavering belief compared to just believing.
rely on
To rely on someone or something means to depend on them for support, help, or trust.
Example: I rely on my friends for support during tough times.
Note: Relying on someone suggests a sense of dependence and trust beyond just believing in them.
accept
To accept something means to believe or recognize it as true or valid.
Example: I accept that mistakes happen, and we learn from them.
Note: Accepting something may involve acknowledging a truth or fact without necessarily having a strong conviction or faith in it.
Believe expressions, common phrases
Believe in
To have faith or confidence in someone or something.
Example: I believe in you. You can do it!
Note: This phrase emphasizes trust or faith in someone or something, rather than just acknowledging their existence.
Make believe
To pretend or imagine something as if it were real.
Example: Children often engage in make-believe play, pretending to be superheroes or princesses.
Note: This phrase implies creating a fictional or imaginary scenario, unlike actual belief in reality.
Believe it or not
Used to introduce something surprising or hard to believe.
Example: Believe it or not, I once saw a unicorn in the park.
Note: This phrase indicates that what follows may be surprising or unexpected, prompting the listener to consider the statement.
Can't believe my eyes/ears
To be shocked or amazed by something one sees or hears.
Example: I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him walk through the door.
Note: This phrase expresses astonishment or disbelief at something observed, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the experience.
Take someone at their word
To trust someone's statement as true without further verification.
Example: I take her at her word that she will complete the project on time.
Note: This phrase involves accepting what someone says as true without doubt or skepticism, demonstrating trust in their honesty.
Believe your own eyes
To trust what one sees or hears firsthand.
Example: You have to believe your own eyes and ears in situations like these.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the importance of trusting one's own perception and senses in evaluating a situation.
Believe everyday (slang) expressions
Buy into
To believe in or accept a concept or idea, usually with skepticism or reservations.
Example: I don't buy into his excuses anymore.
Note: This term implies a level of skepticism or doubt compared to simply 'believing' in something.
Take for granted
To believe something is true without considering it too deeply or questioning it.
Example: Don't take his promises for granted; make sure he follows through.
Note: Implies believing something without much consideration, often leading to oversight.
Fall for
To believe and be deceived by someone's falsehoods or tricks.
Example: I can't believe I fell for his lies.
Note: Indicates being tricked or deceived into believing something false.
Swallow
To believe or accept a lie or deception.
Example: I can't believe he swallowed that outrageous story.
Note: Implies accepting something unbelievable without questioning its accuracy.
Take at face value
To accept something as true without questioning or investigating it further.
Example: Don't always take his promises at face value; verify the information.
Note: Suggests accepting something as it appears without deeper scrutiny or analysis.
Fall hook, line, and sinker
To completely believe or be deceived by something, often in a gullible or naive manner.
Example: She fell for his charm hook, line, and sinker.
Note: Indicates complete and unquestioning belief without considering any doubts or reservations.
Take in
To be deceived or fooled by someone's lies or deceit.
Example: I can't believe she took in his excuses again.
Note: Implies being deceived by someone's deceptive words or actions.
Believe - Examples
I believe in myself.
Я верю в себя.
Do you believe in ghosts?
Ты веришь в призраков?
She gave me her word and I believe her.
Она дала мне слово, и я ей верю.
Believe grammar
Believe - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: believe
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): believed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): believing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): believes
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): believe
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): believe
Syllables, Separation and Stress
believe Contains 2 syllables: be • lieve
Phonetic transcription: bə-ˈlēv
be lieve , bə ˈlēv (The red syllable is stressed)
Believe - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
believe: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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