Word of the Week

Believe

Meaning to accept something is true without proof.

Example of using it in a sentence "I believe in dragons. "

This Germanic root word has connections with both the Old English and Dutch words linked with thinking something without actually knowing for certain.

Spelling tip: we are going to learn this word like this. This is a ‘i’ before ‘e’ word. Interestingly there is the word lie in the middle of the word, which is just that we don’t want to believe.

be + l + ie + v + e

Use the word as many times throughout the week. This can be verbally, in your written work or listen out for other people using it.

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