Synonyms for Be

Synonyms for (noun) Be

Synonyms: beryllium, Be, atomic number 4, glucinium

Definition: a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element

Similar words: metal, metallic element

Definition: any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.


Synonyms for (verb) Be

Synonyms: be

Definition: spend or use time

Usage: I may be an hour

Similar words: take, occupy, use up

Definition: require (time or space)

Usage: It took three hours to get to work this morning; This event occupied a very short time


Synonyms: personify, embody, be

Definition: represent, as of a character on stage

Usage: Derek Jacobi was Hamlet

Similar words: typify, symbolise, symbolize, stand for, represent

Definition: express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

Usage: What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?


Synonyms: be, cost

Definition: be priced at

Usage: These shoes cost $100

Similar words: be

Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer


Synonyms: be

Definition: to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form

Usage: let her be

Similar words: remain, rest, stay

Definition: stay the same; remain in a certain state

Usage: The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it; rest assured; stay alone; He remained unmoved by her tears; The bad weather continued for another week


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