be

verb
/biː/

Meaning

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

Example Sentences

She wants to be a doctor.

Example Expressions

to be or not to be

Synonyms

exist, live, happen, occur

Antonyms

cease, die

Collocations

be happy, be late, be ready, be a teacher

Related Vocabularies

To make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified.
To drive or push something forward.
Obstruct or delay the progress of something.
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
to exceed or go beyond

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