What is another word for was led to believe?
Pronunciation: [wɒz lˈɛd tə bɪlˈiːv] (IPA) 
The phrase "was led to believe" suggests that someone has been given information that turned out to be untrue or misleading. There are several synonyms that can be used to convey a similar meaning, including "was informed," "was persuaded," "was convinced," "was under the impression," and "was given to understand." Each of these phrases carries slightly different nuances, such as whether the person was actively convinced or simply assumed something based on the information they were given. Regardless of which synonym is used, the underlying implication is that the person was misled in some way and may need to revise their understanding of the situation.
