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.