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

Tesla stock trades for about 185 times earnings expected over the coming 12 months, with investors believing AI applications such as robo-taxis will usher in a new era of earnings growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

She had been told he served in the British military but she did not have a name for him, and grew up believing he was dead.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 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

Hundreds of people come through your door each day, each wanting something different and all demanding they get it first, believing their needs are the most important in the world.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda