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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My father believed in service to others.
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Kerry Kennedy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
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This is still a guy who hasn’t done television, doesn’t succumb to the paychecks of streaming movies, and genuinely believes in the theatrical experience.
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When first setting up to bring this project to life, Kadmon raised funding from a group of former search-fund entrepreneurs and professors who believed in both his thesis and his leadership.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
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Kerry Kennedy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
From a modern lens that honors its past, the film introduces viewers to the foundational vision of Sheikh Ahmed Saeed Basamh, who believed in building a company grounded in trust, transparency and service to society.
—CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
This is still a guy who hasn’t done television, doesn’t succumb to the paychecks of streaming movies, and genuinely believes in the theatrical experience.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
When first setting up to bring this project to life, Kadmon raised funding from a group of former search-fund entrepreneurs and professors who believed in both his thesis and his leadership.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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