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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The series will star Matthew Rhys as the town’s stubborn mayor who refuses to believe in the townspeople’s warnings.
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Lucy Ford, Time, 27 Dec. 2025
Last December, Yvette Olazar, a 33-year-old mom of three, had a hunch that her daughter Natalie, who was in 6th grade, had stopped believing in magical elves and Christmas miracles.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Chaklan Lacy, a parent to a third grader at Avondale Meadows Academy, believes in the benefits of getting to school on time, especially for her daughter who has struggled in school.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 26 Dec. 2025
Tony Arenas of Sussex is being remembered for inspiring others to believe in miracles.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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Lucy Ford, Time, 27 Dec. 2025
Last December, Yvette Olazar, a 33-year-old mom of three, had a hunch that her daughter Natalie, who was in 6th grade, had stopped believing in magical elves and Christmas miracles.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Chaklan Lacy, a parent to a third grader at Avondale Meadows Academy, believes in the benefits of getting to school on time, especially for her daughter who has struggled in school.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 26 Dec. 2025
Tony Arenas of Sussex is being remembered for inspiring others to believe in miracles.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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