have faith in

idiom

: to believe that (someone or something) deserves to be trusted
His parents have always had faith in him.
We had faith in her ability to succeed.

Dictionary Entries Near have faith in

have eyes in the back of one's head

have faith in

have feelings for

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“Have faith in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20faith%20in. Accessed 28 Nov. 2022.

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