believe in

phrasal-verb
UK: /bɪˈliːv ɪn/
US: /bɪˈliːv ɪn/

  1. To be sure that something is true or that someone is telling the truth.

    1. I believe in what you say about him, he is truly a bad person. [ ] [ ]
    2. Do you believe in the possibility that we might actually get this finished on time? [ ] [ ]

  2. To have faith or trust in someone or something; to feel confident about something.

    1. I believe in you, you can do it! [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people believe in the power of positive thinking to overcome challenges. [ ] [ ]

  3. To have a religious faith.

    1. They believe in God, attending church every Sunday for service and prayer. [ ] [ ]
    2. She doesn't believe in any organized religion, but considers herself spiritual. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

trust have faith in accept consider regard deem

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "believe in" in English means: To be sure that something is true or that someone is telling the truth., To have faith or trust in someone or something; to feel confident about something., To have a religious faith..

The phonetic transcription of "believe in" is /bɪˈliːv ɪn/ in British English and /bɪˈliːv ɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "believe in": trust, have faith in, accept, consider, regard, deem.

Example usage of "believe in": "I believe in what you say about him, he is truly a bad person.". More examples on the page.