- present participle of believe.
believing
IdiomsExplanation
The act of accepting something as the truth is believing. For many kids, believing in the Tooth Fairy is an important part of childhood — not to mention an excellent source of cash! Have you ever heard the phrase "seeing is believing"? This basically means that if you witness something in person, you're more likely to accept the fact that it's real or true. To believe is to trust in this truth. And for many people, believing isn't about having proof — it's about accepting something as true even without seeing it. Most religions, for example, emphasize the importance of believing in a higher power.
Example Sentences
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One mutual-fund manager’s reaction: “If people start believing this random-walk garbage and switch to index funds, a lot of $80,000-a-year portfolio managers and analysts will be replaced by $16,000-a-year computer clerks. It just can’t happen.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The findings do not necessarily show that believing in dreams directly causes more vivid dreaming.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
He was sent to live with relatives before being taken to London, believing he would be reunited with his father.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Unfortunately for him — I’ll never stop believing her, protecting her, or reminding her that her voice matters.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
I’m having trouble believing that this was the guy Asase chose as her lifetime partner.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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