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.
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Most of us believe in accountability for wrongdoing, which means having laws and practices that uphold order and promote safety.
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Mariam Amini, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Junior shortstop Dean Carpentier is another upperclassman who believed in Stankiewicz.
—Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Most of us believe in accountability for wrongdoing, which means having laws and practices that uphold order and promote safety.
—Ana Zamora, Time, 3 June 2026
Fairy tale or not, that's worth believing in.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for believe in
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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