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Term: believ

Parts of Speech: verb

Sense 1: To accept as true or real

Sample Sentence: I believe in the power of positive thinking.

Sense 2: To have confidence or faith in

Sample Sentence: I believe in your ability to succeed.

Sense 3: To think or suppose

Sample Sentence: I believe it will rain tomorrow.

Sense 4: To credit or consider responsible

Sample Sentence: The boss believed him to be the most qualified for the job.

Sense 5: To believe in someone's sincerity or genuineness

Sample Sentence: I can't believe you actually did that!

Parts of Speech: noun

Sense 1: The act of believing or the state of being believed

Sample Sentence: Their strong beliefs helped them through tough times.

Sense 2: A religious faith or creed

Sample Sentence: The church has a strong belief in equality.

Parts of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: Trustworthy or reliable

Sample Sentence: He is a very believable witness.

Sense 2: To be persuasive or convincing

Sample Sentence: The actor's performance was unbelievably good.

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