think
verb
to believe something based on facts or ideas
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To believe or accept that something is true or exists
believe in
to think that someone or something exists
suppose
verb
to believe that something is probably true, based on your experience, your knowledge, and any other information that you have
assume
verb
to believe that something is true, even though no one has told you or even though you have no proof
be a great/firm believer in something
to believe that a particular idea or activity is good or right
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer
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conflict mineral
a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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