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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Mom believed in utility first, but beauty could follow.
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And most perspectives on artificial intelligence have since become solidly two-pronged: there are boomers, who believe in the potential for the technology to benefit humanity, and there are doomers, who tout its risks.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
His ideas were amplified because others believed in his message and were willing to share it with their followers.
—John Knotts, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Though his movies have almost an improvisatory feel to them, Linklater believes in rehearsing extensively, often in the actual shooting locations, in order to get things right.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Footwear News, 20 May 2025
And most perspectives on artificial intelligence have since become solidly two-pronged: there are boomers, who believe in the potential for the technology to benefit humanity, and there are doomers, who tout its risks.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
His ideas were amplified because others believed in his message and were willing to share it with their followers.
—John Knotts, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Though his movies have almost an improvisatory feel to them, Linklater believes in rehearsing extensively, often in the actual shooting locations, in order to get things right.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 19 May 2025
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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