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.

Examples of believe in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In relationships, this means recognizing and celebrating the untapped potential in your partner and believing in their ability to grow and evolve with time. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025

Economic justice is a moral responsibility for anyone who believes in fairness, whether or not they are personally impacted by injustice. —Essence, 20 Jan. 2025

But there’s reason to believe in his offensive improvement. —Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025

Pierce said this moment is a vindication not only for the Garvey family but also for those who believe in justice and the importance of revisiting historical wrongs. —Delano Massey, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025