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To believe or accept that something is true or exists

think

verb

to believe something based on facts or ideas

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

suspect

verb

to believe that something is true, especially something bad

assume

verb

to believe that something is true, even though no one has told you or even though you have no proof

recognize

verb

to accept that something is true or important

presume

verb

to accept that something is true unless someone proves that it is not true

imagine

verb

to think that something is probably true

reckon

verb

to believe that something is true

be a great/firm believer in something

to believe that a particular idea or activity is good or right

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