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tend to think vs tend to believe

Both "tend to think" and "tend to believe" are correct but are used in slightly different contexts. "Tend to think" refers to opinions, ideas, or thoughts, while "tend to believe" refers more to beliefs, convictions, or faith. The best choice depends on the specific context and the type of mental process being described.
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tend to think

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a general inclination or tendency towards a particular way of thinking, forming opinions, or having ideas.

Examples:

  • I tend to think that he will come late.
  • She tends to think before she speaks.
  • People tend to think differently about politics.
  • I Tend to Think Forgiveness Looks the Way It Does in the Movies. — Hanif Abdurraqib. like two white people kissing in the rain & it is always white people ...
  • Nov 4, 2024 ... As fans of history we tend to think of kings, castles and battles. However is it true that the main concern of actual people who lived in ...
  • Sep 4, 2023 ... We tend to think professional athletes live perfect, charmed lives—unattainable physiques gracefully uncorking world-class performances ...
  • Aug 3, 2021 ... I tend to think of myself as a one-man wolf pack. But when my sister brought Doug home, I knew he was one of my own.
  • Aug 10, 2020 ... 6222 likes, 169 comments - drewbinsky on August 10, 2020: "When thinking of Mexico, most people tend to think about Cancun or Cabo or Mexico ...
  • Oct 28, 2024 ... I tend to think the universe loves motion. Here you are, braving the middle of the moment you're in. #dontoverthinkit #motion #openroad ...
  • Nov 7, 2024 ... We tend to think - my value will speak for itself. But the reality is, your value is only recognised if you can communicate it well.
  • May 13, 2018 ... I don't really think so to either. I tend to think of myself as a person. There are billions of people. I'm only one person.

Alternatives:

  • tend to believe
  • tend to assume
  • tend to opine
  • tend to consider
  • tend to speculate

tend to believe

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a general inclination or tendency towards holding certain beliefs, convictions, or faith.

Examples:

  • I tend to believe that everything happens for a reason.
  • She tends to believe in the power of positive thinking.
  • Many people tend to believe in superstitions.
  • Aug 28, 2024 ... 3231 likes, 50 comments - susancainauthor on August 28, 2024: "“People tend to believe that grief shrinks over time.
  • Apr 24, 2016 ... I tend to believe that when we die our souls hover for at least a moment if not longer before they either rest or are recycled into the consciousness.
  • Kids tend to believe what their parents tell them. May 29, 2015. By Alexandra Dalton Staff Writer @alex_dalton04. It is hard not to believe everything that ...
  • People tend to believe that grief shrinks over time. What really happens is that we grow around our grief.
  • People say (and I tend to believe it) that those who play together, stay together!!⠀ ⠀ ‍ ‍ Play with your kids and husband in Western Chief boots. Use...
  • Jun 9, 2008 ... Hello everyone, I'm here to ask for a verb or phrase whose definition is exact or close to: Tend to believe something is true, ...
  • May 21, 2021 ... If one wants to sway public opinion or insight a mob, they must understand what information consumers tend to believe, and each of these ...
  • Sep 9, 2022 ... Why Ninefingers isn't as bad as we tend to believe. Spoilers LAOK. Some folks will say that they like Logen because he's not a good person so ...
  • Oct 18, 2024 ... People tend to believe that grief shrinks over time. What really happens is that we grow around our grief.

Alternatives:

  • tend to think
  • tend to trust
  • tend to have faith
  • tend to be convinced
  • tend to hold the belief

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