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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So far, McIlroy has achieved that sensation by believing in his own resilience.
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Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
That work has paid off, specifically with lawmakers who overwhelmingly believe in him with economic matters over the likes of Lutnick and Navarro.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Women who believe in their vision and in themselves enough to start their own company.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
Liverpool have recruited a group of players who believe in the project.
—Ciarán McArdle, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
That work has paid off, specifically with lawmakers who overwhelmingly believe in him with economic matters over the likes of Lutnick and Navarro.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Women who believe in their vision and in themselves enough to start their own company.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
Liverpool have recruited a group of players who believe in the project.
—Ciarán McArdle, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for believe in
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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