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

Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
to choose someone for a job or position
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions

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