beleive
/bɪˈliːv/
Part of Speech: verb
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Common misspelling of the verb 'believe', meaning to accept that something is true or to have faith in someone or something.
Many students accidentally write 'beleive' instead of 'believe' in their essays.
Etymology
The correct spelling 'believe' comes from Old English 'belyfan', derived from the Germanic root 'gaubijan'. The misspelling 'beleive' arises from confusion with the rule 'i before e except after c', which does not apply to this word.
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What does beleive mean?
beleive means: Common misspelling of the verb 'believe', meaning to accept that something is true or to have faith in someone or something.
How do you pronounce beleive?
beleive: /bɪˈliːv/
How is beleive used in a sentence?
Many students accidentally write 'beleive' instead of 'believe' in their essays.