(idiomatic, childish) To pretend or imagine.

The act of pretending that what is imaginary is real.

imaginary; conjured in someone's imagination, especially when imagined by a child

present participle of make believe

A strict follower of a doctrine. / One who believes dogmatically in something regardless of evidence or even conclusive proof that the thing is false or was staged; one who has true-believer syndrome.

alternative spelling of nonbeliever

(idiomatic) You need to see something to believe it; visible facts cannot be denied. / (idiomatic) I am skeptical about your claim.

Alternative form of would you believe it

Used to express astonishment or incredulity.

Used to emphasise a previous comment