Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tobe

Verb
/tuː biː/
Definition
A form of the verb ‘to be’, used in various contexts to denote existence, identity, or condition.
Examples
  • We all strive to be our best selves.
  • To be or not to be, that is the question.
  • She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.
Meaning
The verb ‘to be’ indicates the state or quality of being; it can express existence or identity.
Synonyms
  • exist
  • live
  • occur
  • become