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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This outcome is a victory for voters who believe in fair & legal elections.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Every product, service and customer interaction should reinforce your company’s core values in a way that employees and customers can see, feel and believe in.
—Bob Rhatigan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In each of these fights, the opposition in part was driven by fear in attempts to ostracize other people who look, act or believe in something different.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
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.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Every product, service and customer interaction should reinforce your company’s core values in a way that employees and customers can see, feel and believe in.
—Bob Rhatigan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In each of these fights, the opposition in part was driven by fear in attempts to ostracize other people who look, act or believe in something different.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
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.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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