# believed

Pronunciation: say "bi-LEEVD" US /bɪˈlivd/, UK /bɪˈliːvd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of believe. — simple past and past participle of believe
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of believe. Use this form for something you felt was true in the past.
   - _Most villagers believed that the river held healing powers._
   - _She had believed his excuse right up until the truth surfaced._

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