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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Probably, as the Na'vi clearly believe in redemption and empathy, but those who refuse to abandon their path of destruction and suffering must be dealt with.
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
This guy really believes in this ruthless approach to life.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
To go with my gut and believe in myself.
—Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
The campaign is aimed at encouraging a group of investors who believe in the social mission to buy the brand back.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
This guy really believes in this ruthless approach to life.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
To go with my gut and believe in myself.
—Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
The campaign is aimed at encouraging a group of investors who believe in the social mission to buy the brand back.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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