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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The first risk is asking friends and family to believe in you and cut a check, which can be a humbling and sometimes unkind process.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
When people believe in your product and your team, that belief spreads faster than any campaign ever could.
—Tlalit Bussi Tel Tzure, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Through stories, our species collectively believed in things, and that collective belief led unrelated individuals, even strangers, to interact positively with each other.
—Madeleine Beekman
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
That feeling might be fleeting, but it’s created a foundation to believe in.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
When people believe in your product and your team, that belief spreads faster than any campaign ever could.
—Tlalit Bussi Tel Tzure, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Through stories, our species collectively believed in things, and that collective belief led unrelated individuals, even strangers, to interact positively with each other.
—Madeleine Beekman
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
That feeling might be fleeting, but it’s created a foundation to believe in.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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