believe in

phrasal verb

believed in; believing in; believes in

: to have faith or confidence in the existence of (something)

Do you believe in ghosts?

: 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.

: 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 Charm is in short supply at the movies these days, but Gosling and Blunt give us every reason to believe in it. —

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 June 2024 In a time of flagging faith in government, skepticism about news media and suspicion of corporate motives, everyone could at least believe in the unseen forces that brought the UPS guy to the door. —

Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 2 June 2024 Because she has been consumed by her rage, Amanda no longer believes in giving the victims a chance to survive the horrific torture machines. —

Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024 Be a person who believes in yourself and others; be a doer. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for believe in

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