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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This is a club that believes in its long-term plans and tries not to panic after a setback.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
In 2025, who still believes in exclusive, heteronormative relationships—with so much left to explore?
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
That seems a bit harsh, even if there is still a rather large faction of individuals who do not quite believe in quarterback Jared Goff.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Kurtzke isn’t the only one who believes in the power of intangible luxury.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
In 2025, who still believes in exclusive, heteronormative relationships—with so much left to explore?
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
That seems a bit harsh, even if there is still a rather large faction of individuals who do not quite believe in quarterback Jared Goff.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Kurtzke isn’t the only one who believes in the power of intangible luxury.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025.
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