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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That said, believing in the staff and banking on the development of young players does not mean the Seahawks will be inactive in free agency.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
That is what happened to me, to those who love me, and to those who believed in me.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
The current Baltimore State’s Attorney, Ivan Bates, who publicly raised doubts about the integrity of the conviction before becoming the city’s top prosecutor, said last week that his office believes in the jury’s verdict and has no plans to continue investigating the case.
—Brian Witte, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Payton, clearly, believes in the core group of coaches he’s built over the past two seasons.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
That is what happened to me, to those who love me, and to those who believed in me.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
The current Baltimore State’s Attorney, Ivan Bates, who publicly raised doubts about the integrity of the conviction before becoming the city’s top prosecutor, said last week that his office believes in the jury’s verdict and has no plans to continue investigating the case.
—Brian Witte, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Payton, clearly, believes in the core group of coaches he’s built over the past two seasons.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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