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About the verb "believe", what's the difference to say between "I believe you" and "I believe in you?"

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Rebecca

We say "I believe you" when someone tells us something and we are sure it is true. "I believe IN you" is said when we are sure someone can do something (usually something difficult). Ex: I believe you when you say you didn't steal my dress. Ex: You can win this race, Tony. I believe in you.

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