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believe in

 
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: When you believe in something, you believe that it really exists or that it is really true.
My friend Logan asked me if I believe in ghosts.
similar words:
accept
definition 2: When you believe in someone, you are completely sure that they will be successful and do good things.
When Alyssa's skating coach told her she believed in her, Alyssa felt proud and began to practice really hard.
synonyms:
trust in
similar words:
depend on
definition 3: If you believe in something, you feel that it is the right thing to do, a necessary thing to have, or the right solution for a problem.
Mrs. Myers has always believed in working hard and trying to help other people.The young couple believe in complete honesty between a husband and wife.Mr. Jones believes in exercise as the best way to stay healthy.