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believe in

VERB
bank on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bet on build on count on lean on look to rely on
WEAK
assume be sure about gamble on reckon on stake trust venture wager
VERB
count on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bank on believe bet on depend on lean on trust
WEAK
aim for bargain for count upon expect from heed plan on reckon on rest on score stake on swear by tab
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve distrust
WEAK
doubt mistrust not expect
VERB
count on/count upon
Synonyms
WEAK
aim for bank on bargain for believe bet bottom dollar bet on expect from heed lean on pin faith on place confidence in plan on reckon on rest on score stake on swear by tab take as gospel truth take for granted take on trust trust
Antonyms
WEAK
disbelieve distrust not expect
VERB
lean
Synonyms
STRONG
confide rely trust
WEAK
bank on bet bottom dollar bet on gamble on have faith hinge on lay money on put faith in
Antonyms
STRONG
distrust keep
WEAK
dislike disregard forget not like straighten
VERB
rely
Synonyms
STRONG
await bank bet build calculate commit confide count depend entrust expect hope lean look reckon trust
WEAK
be confident of be sure of bet bottom dollar on gamble on have faith in lay money on ride on coattails swear by
Antonyms
STRONG
disbelieve disregard ignore keep straighten
WEAK
be independent distrust doubt
VERB
rely on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bank on count on depend on trust turn to
WEAK
bet bottom dollar on bet on build upon calculate on confide in gamble on lay money on lean on reckon on trust in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve distrust mistrust
VERB
swear by
Synonyms
WEAK
advocate back bank on be satisfied with compliment depend on it endorse go on the record for have faith in plug praise put in a good word speak highly of speak well of stand by suggest think highly of vouch for

Example Sentences

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Stick to what you believe, in your gut, is the right thing to do.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Artie is the type of person who asks people whether they believe in free will and hopes for genuine answers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“I understand the sentiments and concerns,” she said, “however, I strongly believe in better public schools, which always includes charters and innovative practices.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

"I think in big tournaments, we always do well. I believe in the lads. I know how good they are, so I don't see why not."

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Because maybe even after everything that’s happened, I still wanted to believe in that last shred of magic.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish