belie
/bɪˈlaɪ/
be · lie
bɪ · ˈlaɪ
English Definition
v. To contradict; misrepresent
Significado en Español
desmentir, contradecir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
che giấu, mâu thuẫn với
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
be- (make) + lie (lie) → cover, not match with
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “belie” in the following sentence: “Her calm appearance seemed to belie her nervousness about the presentation.”
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A
reveal
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B
conceal
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C
exacerbate
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D
reflect
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B — conceal.
“belie” means v. To contradict; misrepresent
Common questions about “belie”
What does “belie” mean?
belie — v. To contradict; misrepresent. In Chinese: 掩饰；与…不符.
How do you pronounce “belie”?
belie is pronounced /bɪˈlaɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: be · lie.
Is “belie” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. belie appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “belie”?
be- (make) + lie (lie) → cover, not match with
