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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Lori is somebody who believes in the Democratic Party.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Though general manager Andrew Berry said the pick was about the Browns believing in Schwesinger more than anything else, that selection feels like Cleveland acknowledging that linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah isn’t likely to play in 2025.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Gary and Melody's youngest child, Amanda, believed in Melody's innocence.
—Susan Mallie, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2025
That's for me the greatest gift for all who believe in education against all odds.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Though general manager Andrew Berry said the pick was about the Browns believing in Schwesinger more than anything else, that selection feels like Cleveland acknowledging that linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah isn’t likely to play in 2025.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Gary and Melody's youngest child, Amanda, believed in Melody's innocence.
—Susan Mallie, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2025
That's for me the greatest gift for all who believe in education against all odds.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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