how to spell believe

The correct spelling is believe.

Quick Scoop: How to Spell “Believe”

• It is spelled: b e l i e v e.

• Common wrong versions include: “beleive” and “belive.”

Easy way to remember

• Think of the word as: be + lieve (so the i comes before the e).

• Another memory trick: there’s the word “lie” in the middle of believe → be + lie + ve.

Meaning (so you remember the word, not just the letters)

• “Believe” is a verb that means to accept something as true or to have faith or confidence in someone or something.

• Example: “I believe in myself.”

If you ever hesitate, write it out slowly: be – lie – ve → believe.