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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Thank you for this role, thank you for believing in me, thank you for this portrait, for your mind, for your worldview.
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Mays, after two quality seasons as a starting center, might want to find a team that believes in him as a long-term solution on their offensive line.
—Mike Kaye
january 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
For the skeptically inclined, that reasoning might argue for doubting the existence of other minds, rather than for believing in God.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Mahoney said she had been told that the bakery had helped revitalize downtown East Hampton and has helped businesses and neighbors to believe in the area again.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Mays, after two quality seasons as a starting center, might want to find a team that believes in him as a long-term solution on their offensive line.
—Mike Kaye
january 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
For the skeptically inclined, that reasoning might argue for doubting the existence of other minds, rather than for believing in God.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Mahoney said she had been told that the bakery had helped revitalize downtown East Hampton and has helped businesses and neighbors to believe in the area again.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
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 12 Jan. 2026.
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