believe

verb

1. 1

   accept as true; take to be true

   I believed his report

   We didn't believe his stories from the War

2. 2

   credit with veracity

   You cannot believe this man

   Should we believe a publication like the National Enquirer?

3. 3

   follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer

   When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too

4. 4

   judge or regard; look upon; judge

   I think he is very smart

   I believe her to be very smart

5. 5

   be confident about something

   I believe that he will come back from the war