I believe you to be a liar.

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keannu

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Does 2 make sense? Maybe "You are believed to be a liar" definitely makes sense, but I doubt 2.

1. I believe that you are a liar.
2. I believe you to be a liar.
 

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As an NES but not a teacher, I have no problem with 2, per se.
I, personally, would not normally use it, however.
I would classify it as similar to "I believe you to be a cad, sir" i. e. old fashioned terminology.

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Both are fine, doubting Thomas.
 
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