Are — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to have life

"stories that begin with the familiar line once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"

to occupy a place or location

"we'll be there waiting for you"

to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes

"our school's football team is first in its division"

to take place

"the party is next Saturday"

to behave toward in a stated way

"you need to be nice to your brother"

to come or be together as friends

"If you could be friends with any famous person, past or present, who would you pick?"

to be cautious of or on guard against

"After the storm, the police told the public to be on the lookout for downed power lines."

"The public should remain vigilant and keep a lookout for any suspicious activity."

to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty

"They were out of breath after their five-mile run."

to show partiality toward

"My girlfriend likes thrillers, but I myself am partial to comedies."

to take pleasure in

"They are both partial to weekend camping trips."