Cool MateMeaning of Made himself believe
Convinced himself that something was true, regardless of the reality.
In simple words: tricked himself into thinking something was true
Made himself believe in a sentence
- He made himself believe he could pass the exam without studying.
- Despite the evidence, she made herself believe her friend was innocent.
- John made himself believe that he didn’t need help.
- She made herself believe in fairy tales as a way to escape reality.
How to use Made himself believe
Use in contexts where someone convinces themselves of a false idea. Avoid in formal writing where more accurate phrases are preferred.
Grammar pattern
made + object + believe
Memory hint
Think of someone 'making' a cake, but in this case, the cake is a false belief.
Related words
Collocations with Made himself believe
- made himself believe something
- made herself believe
- he made himself believe
- she made herself believe
- made them believe
Synonyms for Made himself believe
- convinced himself
- persuaded himself
- deceived himself
- fooled himself
- deluded himself
Opposites of Made himself believe
- doubted himself
- did not convince himself
- refused to believe
Common mistakes with Made himself believe
- Confusing with 'made himself to believe' – correct form doesn't use 'to'
- Using it in passive voice incorrectly
- Overusing it instead of simpler 'thought' or 'believed'
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Frequently asked questions about Made himself believe
What does Made himself believe mean?
tricked himself into thinking something was true
What is the definition of Made himself believe?
Convinced himself that something was true, regardless of the reality.
How do you use Made himself believe in a sentence?
He made himself believe he could pass the exam without studying.
Can you give another example of Made himself believe?
Despite the evidence, she made herself believe her friend was innocent.
What are synonyms for Made himself believe?
Common alternatives include convinced himself, persuaded himself, deceived himself, fooled himself, deluded himself.
What is the opposite of Made himself believe?
Opposite meanings include doubted himself, did not convince himself, refused to believe.
What words go with Made himself believe?
It commonly pairs with made himself believe something, made herself believe, he made himself believe, she made herself believe, made them believe.
What are common mistakes when using Made himself believe?
Confusing with 'made himself to believe' – correct form doesn't use 'to' Using it in passive voice incorrectly Overusing it instead of simpler 'thought' or 'believed'
How do you pronounce Made himself believe?
US: //meɪd hɪmˈsɛlf bɪˈliv//, UK: //meɪd hɪmˈsɛlf bɪˈliːv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Made himself believe?
Use in contexts where someone convinces themselves of a false idea. Avoid in formal writing where more accurate phrases are preferred.