[make] {sb} believe
1
to persuade or influence someone to accept or have faith in a particular idea, statement, or concept
- The convincing evidence presented in the trial made the jury believe in the defendant's innocence.
- Her passionate speech about climate change aimed to make people believe in the urgency of environmental action.
- His heartfelt apology and sincere actions made her believe that he had truly changed.
- Teachers often strive to make their students believe in their own potential and abilities.
- The scientist's research findings make me believe that climate change is a pressing issue.