believe in

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.

Examples of believe in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People who believe in numerology often consider palindrome dates lucky because of their symmetry, according to the Farmer's Almanac. —Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 June 2026

Centrists believe in change too, but only to an extent—at least for now. —Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

People stopped believing in it ’til now. —David Frum, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

To every Knicks fan and anyone who believes in sheer hard work, focus, discipline and teamwork, the 2026 NBA champion Knicks are a living example of what is possible. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026

Rhymes for believe in

• breakeven
• genevan
• uneven
• even
• steven