be after meaning

UK /bɪ ˈɑːftə/ US /bi ˈæftɚ/ 3 syllables

be after (verb): have the will and intention to carry out some action.

Definition of be after

  1. have the will and intention to carry out some action
    • He plans to be in graduate school next year
    • The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion

    Synonyms: plan

    Type of: intend

    Kinds: think out, draw a bead on, hope

How to pronounce be after

be after is pronounced /bɪ ˈɑːftə/ in British English and /bi ˈæftɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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