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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To everyone who supported me, volunteered, and believed in me, thank you. Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 Simply believing in the possibility of change creates the opening. Andrea Kane, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 Thank you to everyone who knocked on doors, made calls, shared their stories, and believed in this mission. Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024 To everyone involved in AEW, from the production crew to the fellow wrestlers who became my family, thank you for believing in me and giving me a place to call home. David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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