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Definition of Belive
1. adv. Forthwith; speedily; quickly.
Definition of Belive
1. Verb. (intransitive now chiefly dialectal) To remain, stay. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive now chiefly dialectal) To abide, continue. ¹
3. Adverb. (obsolete except Scotland) Quickly, forthwith. ¹
4. Adverb. (context: dialectal chiefly Scotland) Soon, presently, before long; by and by; anon ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Belive
1. in due time [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Belive
Literary usage of Belive
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography by Historical Society of Pennsylvania (1894)
"... that they have great jelousy that we have not keept our places, but have been
two hasty in judging G : K: & others, which I belive is a great mistake in ..."
2. The Critical Review, Or, Annals of Literature by Tobias George Smollett (1773)
"... (and belive it, that no engagement will ferve them but fuch as I ... force appeare
for me (which I belive muft begin ..."
3. Report on the Manuscripts of the Earl of Mar and Kellie by Thomas Erskine Kellie (1904)
"I belive they will conclud most of the articles, and realie the English are fair
enoch hitherto. By all appearence they will bring it such a lenth (tho it ..."
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