be (to)

verb

Definition of be (to)next
as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way you need to be nice to your brother

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for be (to)
  1. treat
  2. serve
  3. handle
  4. use
Verb
  • By Friday, the French Swimming Federation said the affected area had been treated, allowing athletes to return to the water and the event to proceed as planned.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • So is controlling blood pressure, treating chronic conditions such as diabetes, avoiding smoking, limiting excessive alcohol use, getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy weight.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of treat
Verb
  • The area is considered strategically significant for its proximity to the Taipei port and beaches in Taiwan that could serve as a valuable staging area for the Chinese military.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Yet, these innovative platforms face limitations, such as serving crypto companies, due to their reliance on partner banks and conservative regulatory interpretations.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of serve
Verb
  • Most of those cases occurred in Orange County, where prosecution would have been handled by Worrell’s office.
    — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Group similar tasks, write the list, and handle the message that prevents confusion later.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of handle
Verb
  • Hundreds of people with stereo systems, disco balls, tents, kegs and mattresses left huge amounts of trash, set off fireworks and used Tunitas Creek Beach as a bathroom during all-night events.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Carrick using Mbeumo as a centre-forward is not new — but the way United’s forward line is gelling around him is.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of use
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“Be (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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