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

Many investors view a narrowing array of winners as a flashing warning sign, believing that market breadth, or how many stocks participate in a rally, is an indicator of its longevity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Like my parents, I never gave up. … Never stopped believing in the beacon-light goodness of California and thankfully, neither did you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

But in his sentencing remarks, he explained: "it would not be unreasonable to conclude that Henry would have wanted his phone back, believing it had been stolen from him or that he had been robbed."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Investors are clearly pleased, believing that Ford will capitalize on growing power demand, mainly because of the boom in AI data center building.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“You are dunces, both of you, believing that rot,” I say.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone