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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But that only happens if people believe in what they’re being asked to uphold.
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
This shift in public opinion even includes some Republicans who believe in law and order but also compassion.
—Mike Levin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
The president must have some serious issues to hate immigrants so much.
— Tom Witte, Batavia
I never believed in trickle-down economics.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Local residents, from elderly women waving from balconies to children wearing team jerseys, embraced the American owners who believed in their team's potential.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 29 July 2025
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
This shift in public opinion even includes some Republicans who believe in law and order but also compassion.
—Mike Levin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
The president must have some serious issues to hate immigrants so much.
— Tom Witte, Batavia
I never believed in trickle-down economics.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Local residents, from elderly women waving from balconies to children wearing team jerseys, embraced the American owners who believed in their team's potential.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 29 July 2025
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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