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
The story is really heartfelt and more about achieving your dreams and believing in yourself.
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Deanne Revel, Parents, 22 May 2024
The group believes in the age-old concept of mutual aid, where people take on the responsibility of caring for one another.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
Its functionaries have done their utmost to convince those who still believe in its legitimacy that their faith is unfounded.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 May 2024
Responsible disclosure and transparency are the hallmarks of a company that truly believes in protecting your privacy.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 20 May 2024
My beloved brother always believed in fairness, and to me my mother’s favoritism is unacceptable.
—Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
His message to anyone else who feels discouraged by a disability or obstacle in their life is to simply just believe in themselves.
—Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 19 May 2024
Such a good moment, not just for me, but for the actors that came with me, for people who believed in me who continued to work.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 May 2024
Miami Herald Executive Editor Alex Mena, who is representing the print journalism industry, considers Miami Dade College his launchpad into journalism and fondly remembers the professor who first believed in his ability.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Deanne Revel, Parents, 22 May 2024
The group believes in the age-old concept of mutual aid, where people take on the responsibility of caring for one another.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
Its functionaries have done their utmost to convince those who still believe in its legitimacy that their faith is unfounded.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 May 2024
Responsible disclosure and transparency are the hallmarks of a company that truly believes in protecting your privacy.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 20 May 2024
My beloved brother always believed in fairness, and to me my mother’s favoritism is unacceptable.
—Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
His message to anyone else who feels discouraged by a disability or obstacle in their life is to simply just believe in themselves.
—Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 19 May 2024
Such a good moment, not just for me, but for the actors that came with me, for people who believed in me who continued to work.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 May 2024
Miami Herald Executive Editor Alex Mena, who is representing the print journalism industry, considers Miami Dade College his launchpad into journalism and fondly remembers the professor who first believed in his ability.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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