Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of trust or confidence in something or someone

“She had a strong belief in her ability to succeed.”

2. noun

an opinion or conviction that is held with confidence

“His belief in the importance of education inspired him to become a teacher.”

3. noun

something that is thought to be true or real

“The discovery of a cure for the disease was a belief that scientists had long held.”

4. noun

a thing that is held to be true or real, especially without proof or evidence

“Some people’s belief in aliens visiting Earth is based on unverified claims.”

5. verb

to have or hold a particular opinion or conviction

“She believed in the power of kindness and generosity.”

6. verb

to think or suppose that something is true or real

“People believe that the Earth is round.”

7. transitive verb

to have confidence or faith in something or someone

“He believed in his team and their ability to win the game.”

8. transitive verb

to accept or hold something as true or real

“She believed the story and decided to trust him.”

9. transitive verb

to give one’s support or confidence to something or someone

“The charity believes in its mission to help those in need.”