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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Walt believed in the potential of the human imagination and the human spirit.
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Additionally, Childress and her friends believed in the liberation of oppressed people both worldwide and in the United States.
—Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
Except, maybe, that Bell believed in the story I from the start and were fearless.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
Burgess stressed that the BBC should be a safe space for people who believe in trans rights and those who are gender critical, per sources.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Additionally, Childress and her friends believed in the liberation of oppressed people both worldwide and in the United States.
—Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
Except, maybe, that Bell believed in the story I from the start and were fearless.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
Burgess stressed that the BBC should be a safe space for people who believe in trans rights and those who are gender critical, per sources.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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