To be or perform the function of
“He is the only father the child has ever known, even if they aren't biologically related.”
To represent or embody
“Darting about with his long hair flopping, Nash is a free spirit running wild.”
To become or turn out to be
“The concept of an elementary particle is a little nebulous in such circumstances.”
To stay in the same place or condition
“He is in San Francisco, where he has been for the last few weeks.”
To equal or amount to
“One plus one is two.”
To have a certain position within a group
“He is the best player in the world!”
To become aware of through one's senses
“Understandably, she is cold without her jacket.”
To have existence
“I am truly sorry that your father is no more.”
To be priced at
“This beautiful Chanel handbag is about a thousand dollars.”
Would (likely or probably) be a certain way or thing
Indicates that something is going to be, or turn out to be, the case
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