Meaning : Accept as true. Take to be true.
Example :
I believed his report.
We didn't believe his stories from the War.
She believes in spirits.
Meaning : Be confident about something.
Example :
I believe that he will come back from the war.
Synonyms : trust
Meaning : Follow a credo. Have a faith. Be a believer.
Example :
When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too.
Meaning : Credit with veracity.
Example :
You cannot believe this man.
Should we believe a publication like the National Enquirer?.