believe in

phrasal verb

believed in; believing in; believes in

: to have faith or confidence in the existence of (something)

Do you believe in ghosts?

: to have trust in the goodness or value of (something)

She believes in (the value of) regular exercise.

I believe in working hard to achieve success.

She doesn't believe in using pesticides.

: to have trust in the goodness or ability of (someone)

Despite his problems, his parents still believe in him.

Examples of believe in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If a girl believes in philanthropy, this platform is for her. —

Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 Le Corbusier believed in the need to rationalize and organize urban space to improve its inhabitants’ quality of life. —

Carlos Moreno, Fortune, 7 May 2024 So why do some individuals who do not believe in God identify as an atheist while others do not? —

Katie Corcoran, The Conversation, 6 May 2024 That’s more than half the battle, believing in himself. —

Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 6 May 2024 Despite losing everything during the war, Iwama said his great uncle still believed in the promise of America. —

Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2024 Meow Wolf is a corporation, but one that staunchly believes in original intellectual property. —

Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024 There are reasons to believe in, and support, the therapeutic potential and safe recreational use of cannabis. —

Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, TIME, 3 May 2024 Together these changes could be a hopeful sign for those of us who much prefer a little old school chatter at the register with the cashier and who believe in the value of personal customer service. —

Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024

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