believe in

phrasal verb

believed in; believing in; believes in

: to have faith or confidence in the existence of (something)

Do you believe in ghosts?

: 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.

: to have trust in the goodness or ability of (someone)

Despite his problems, his parents still believe in him.

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To everyone involved in AEW, from the production crew to the fellow wrestlers who became my family, thank you for believing in me and giving me a place to call home. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024 So keep believing in yourself, but do not think that anyone is going to do your work for you. —

Nora Taylor, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Viewing Poland’s past through the glass, one realizes that MSN Warsaw truly believes in what a contemporary art museum can, at its best, be: a chance to imagine a way out of cultural atrophy. —

Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024 So ever since rehab, ever since meditating, ever since finding the idea of gratitude and believing in myself, my life has changed so much. —

Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for believe in