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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Those closest to him in football, though, have been given reason to believe in a comeback.
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
My family believed in duty and service.
—Scott Giacoppo, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Grenell believes in talking to as many parties as possible to secure deals and make his boss look good.
—Ron Kampeas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The spokesperson also said the school believes in free speech.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
My family believed in duty and service.
—Scott Giacoppo, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Grenell believes in talking to as many parties as possible to secure deals and make his boss look good.
—Ron Kampeas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The spokesperson also said the school believes in free speech.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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