Answer: believes

AnswerCrossword Clue
BELIEVESHas faith (in)
BELIEVESIs convinced.
BELIEVESAccepts as true.
BELIEVESHas faith
believesAccept the statement of (someone) as true
believesAccept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of
believesBELIEVE, to accept as true
believesFeel sure that (someone) is capable of a particular action
believesHold (something) as an opinion; think or suppose
believesHave faith, esp. religious faith