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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Bijoy Jain has never believed in boundaries—between swimming and architecture, India and the West, tradition and modernity.
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Chicago fans want to believe in this organization, and Matas Buzelis has star potential.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
There’s obviously outside noise, but inside the clubhouse, guys believe in him.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
And many Democrats, who polls indicate still believe in Russiagate in significant numbers, likely clapped.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Chicago fans want to believe in this organization, and Matas Buzelis has star potential.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
There’s obviously outside noise, but inside the clubhouse, guys believe in him.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
And many Democrats, who polls indicate still believe in Russiagate in significant numbers, likely clapped.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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