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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Charlie and Summer had the presence, the personality, and yes, the basketball skills to make audiences believe in Buddy all over again.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
If parents think their children should believe in a certain way, there are private schools, Wright said.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
As firmly as its characters believe in God or commerce or Irish independence, House of Guinness places its faith in the notion that a kiss or a speech or a punch, delivered with enough style and passion, can sell just about anything.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Christine still believes in him and wants to marry him.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
If parents think their children should believe in a certain way, there are private schools, Wright said.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
As firmly as its characters believe in God or commerce or Irish independence, House of Guinness places its faith in the notion that a kiss or a speech or a punch, delivered with enough style and passion, can sell just about anything.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Christine still believes in him and wants to marry him.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.
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