Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

believe one's eyes

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.30 in modern English

Syllables: be-lieve one's eyes
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To believe that something which one directly sees is truly the case.

Example Sentences

"[H]e could scarcely believe his eyes as she appeared on the floor unsurpassed in beauty and grace, her favor sought by all. Was that the simple girl who […] had leaned against his shoulder?"
"She was so amazed at the change in him that she could not believe her eyes."
"Millions of Greeks worldwide erupted in joyful celebration, hardly believing their eyes after Greece beat hosts Portugal in the Euro 2004 finals."

Inflected Forms

believes one's eyes (present, singular) believing one's eyes (participle, present) believed one's eyes (participle, past) believed one's eyes (past) believe one's own eyes (alternative)

Phrases

believe one's ears

Frequently Paired Words

believe one's ears

Questions

What does believe one's eyes mean?: To believe that something which one directly sees is truly the case.

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