believe in

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.

Examples of believe in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But none of that happens without dedicated teachers who encourage, inspire and believe in the next generation. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

Courts have interpreted that to mean Americans are not required to believe in God or profess any faith. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

In the online letter, Brittany Barber, who was named Hamilton Wings executive director in September 2025, said that the organization’s legacy of believing in children and giving to the community won’t go away with the closing. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

But if conservatives and independents who claim to believe in the constitution and fiscal responsibility actually vote that way, that will finally change. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for believe in

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