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

Despite believing Mangione was the prime suspect in a murder that shook the country, officers initially failed to inform him of his rights, including his right to remain silent.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Investors like stock splits, believing they signal management’s confidence in the future.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

To maintain a premium, though, investors will also have to continue believing a fund’s loans are worth what it says they are.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"My anxiety is, decent people start believing these lies, this dystopian image of London being in decline, that we're a dangerous city, that there is no law and order," he said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

And all over the country, teens and young adults who had grown up believing they would come of age in wartime rushed to military posts and recruitment offices to volunteer to defend their Motherland.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein