believe in
phrasal verb
believed in; believing in; believes in
1
: to have faith or confidence in the existence of (something)
Do you believe in ghosts?
2
: 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.
3
: to have trust in the goodness or ability of (someone)
Despite his problems, his parents still believe in him.
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Afshan Musani, CNBC, 7 July 2025
And people believed in it — from the technicians, the government, the companies.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 4 July 2025
At a time when education was still out of reach for many, Youmans believed in the power of natural knowledge to uplift ordinary Americans.
—Sabrina Schaeffer, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
Lee: Zita and I believe in the power of live performance and the importance of collective experiences.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Afshan Musani, CNBC, 7 July 2025
And people believed in it — from the technicians, the government, the companies.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 4 July 2025
At a time when education was still out of reach for many, Youmans believed in the power of natural knowledge to uplift ordinary Americans.
—Sabrina Schaeffer, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
Lee: Zita and I believe in the power of live performance and the importance of collective experiences.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for believe in
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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