Meaning of the word believed in English

What does believed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

believed

US /bɪˈliːvd/
UK /bɪˈliːvd/

Verb

past tense and past participle of 'believe'

Example:
She believed his story even though it sounded strange.
It was widely believed that he would win the election.

Adjective

accepted as true or real

Example:
The story was widely believed by the public.
His innocence was a commonly believed fact.