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To be or perform the function of
“They are the only parents the child has ever known, even if they aren't biologically related.”
To represent or embody
“Darting about with their long hair flopping, they are free spirits running wild.”
To become or turn out to be
“The concepts of elementary particles are a little nebulous in such circumstances.”
To stay in the same place or condition
“They are in San Francisco, where they have been for the last few weeks.”
To have a certain position within a group
“They are the best players in the world!”
To become aware of through one's senses
“Understandably, they are cold without their jackets.”
To have existence
“Sadly, my folks are no more.”
To be priced at
“These beautiful Chanel handbags are about a thousand dollars each.”
To stay in the same place or condition
“They would be in San Francisco for a few days before flying off to New York.”
To happen, transpire, or take place
“We were hoping to win the lottery, but it wasn't to be.”
To have existence
“Alexia claimed that humanity would eventually be no more if we did not address ongoing concerns about climate change.”
To occupy a position in space
“She'll be in her office if you need to ask her any questions.”
To attend, or be present at a given place or location
“Will I be at the event tomorrow? Yes, as a matter of fact, I will be.”
To be priced at
“That will be ten dollars, please. Would you like to pay by cash or card?”
To amount to
“One plus one will be two.”
To have a certain position within a group
“He would be first in the player rankings after the momentous victory.”
To become aware of through one's senses
“You are obviously going to be cold without a jacket in this freezing weather.”
To perform a given function well, usually in a hypothetical sense
(convert to/into) To change from one form to another
To populate a given place
To finish in a given place or rank, typically in a competition
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level
To continue or cause to continue in a specified condition, position or course
To move or proceed in a given course or direction
To act or perform a portrayal of
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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