believing

Idioms  

1. see seeing is believing.

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Explanation

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

The pensioner, from York, applied for a year's worth of cover for her Suzuki Splash car with Swinton Insurance, believing she was fully complying with the law.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

You may have a hard time believing that the gold-platinum ratio is falling because geopolitical risk is receding.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Barr left believing he’d done his part to preserve democratic norms.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

When Mr. Shamji and Sharma realized that Zac had fooled them into believing he had access to millions, they turned on him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

She would panic, believing that the gossip was spreading.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu