because it describes a cause-and-effect relationship rather than a contradiction of appearance.
because the "relaxed stride" (the appearance) contradicts the "exhaustion" (the reality). her appearance would match her exhaustion
"She spoke with a calm voice that belied her inner panic." (Her voice sounded steady, hiding her actual fear). her appearance would match her exhaustion
because "belie" usually creates a mask or confusion rather than making something clearer. her appearance would match her exhaustion
because if she looked tired, her appearance would match her exhaustion, not belie it.
"The company's massive profits belie the claim that the industry is in decline." (The success proves the "decline" theory wrong). Practice Quiz
because it describes a cause-and-effect relationship rather than a contradiction of appearance.
because the "relaxed stride" (the appearance) contradicts the "exhaustion" (the reality).
"She spoke with a calm voice that belied her inner panic." (Her voice sounded steady, hiding her actual fear).
because "belie" usually creates a mask or confusion rather than making something clearer.
because if she looked tired, her appearance would match her exhaustion, not belie it.
"The company's massive profits belie the claim that the industry is in decline." (The success proves the "decline" theory wrong). Practice Quiz