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Collocations of 'Be- Place- Put' & more - States of Being (Be)

Discover how English collocations with 'Be' like "be worlds apart" and "be invested in" express states of being in English.

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Verb Collocations With 'Be- Place- Put' & more
to [be] joined in matrimony

to commit to a lifelong partnership legally and ceremonially by getting married

Ex: They were joined in matrimony in a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony. 
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to [be] worth a (try|shot)

to be deserving of an attempt or effort due to the potential benefits or positive outcomes

Ex: I'm not sure if this new study technique will improve your grades, but it's worth a try. 
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to [be] worlds apart

to be vastly different from each other in terms of opinions, attitude, etc.

Ex: Despite being siblings, their personalities were worlds apart - one was outgoing and adventurous, while the other was introverted and reserved. 
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to [be] all in {one's} head

to think or feel something in your mind, even though it might not be real or happening in the outside world

Ex: She constantly worries about what others think of her, but it's all in her head; people are generally supportive and accepting. 
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to [be] miles away

to have no idea what is happening around one, particularly because one is preoccupied with something else

Ex: During the boring lecture, I was miles away, thinking about my upcoming vacation. 
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to [be] steps ahead

to be or perform better than someone in terms of progress, understanding, or achievement

Ex: With his extensive training, the seasoned chef is steps ahead of his peers in culinary expertise. 
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to [be] steps behind

to fall behind someone in terms of progress or achievement

Ex: Despite his efforts, he always seems to be steps behind his colleagues in mastering new technologies. 
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to [be] getting to [be] {sth}

to gradually change or develop toward a particular state or condition

Ex: His tardiness is getting to be a serious concern for the team. 
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to [be] under no [illusion]

to be fully aware of the truth or reality of a situation

Ex: It is crucial to the nation's securitythat we be under no illusions about reasons for this zero-loss rate. 
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to [be] kind of {sb}

used to express a mild acknowledgment of someone's considerate or generous action

Ex: It was kind of you to visit me during my stay at the hospital. 
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to [be] made to be {sth}

to be destined or intended for a particular role or purpose

Ex: Sarah's natural charisma and expressive personality make her seem like she was made to be a public speaker. 
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to [be] invested in {sth}

be emotionally or financially committed and involved in something

Ex: As a dedicated teacher, Sarah is truly invested in her students' success, going above and beyond to support their learning. 
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to [be] {one's} department

to be responsible for something, showing a sense of authority in that area

Ex: Isn't handling customer inquiries your department, Chris? 
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to [be|feel] inclined (to|toward) {sth}

to have a tendency or preference for a particular thing

Ex: She is inclined toward a more relaxed and flexible work schedule. 
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to [be|feel] inclined toward {sb}

to have a tendency to favor or support a particular person

Ex: The manager seemed inclined toward promoting his long-time assistant. 
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to [be|feel] obligated {to do sth}

to have a responsibility to do a particular thing, especially due to legal or moral reasons

Ex: He always feels obligated to help out his family members, even if it means sacrificing his own time and resources. 
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to [be|feel] obliged {to do sth}

to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

Ex: After receiving such generous help from her neighbor, she felt obliged to return the favor by watching their pets while they were away. 
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to [be] implicated in {sth}

to be involved or connected with a criminal or harmful action or process

Ex: Financial mismanagement has been implicated in the bankruptcy of several major corporations. 
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to [be|feel] attracted to {sb}

to feel a romantic or sexual interest toward a person

Ex: She was inexplicably attracted to him from the moment they met. 
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to [be|feel] attracted (to|by) {sth}

to have an interest or admiration toward a specific thing

Ex: He was instantly attracted to her warm smile and genuine kindness. 
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to [be|get] snowed in

to trap someone or something in a building or area due to heavy snowfall

Ex: They were snowed in for a week. 
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to [be] cast away

to be left alone in an isolated location, such as a deserted island, as a result of a shipwreck

Ex: The sailor was cast away on the deserted beach after the maritime accident. 
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to [be] set against {sth}

to be opposed to something such as a particular idea, action, or situation

Ex: He was set against the idea of relocating for a new job. 
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to [be] (thought|believed) {to do sth}

to be considered or regarded as having a certain characteristic or performing an action, often influenced by widespread belief or understanding

Ex: He is thought to be the best candidate for the job. 
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to [be] long on {sth}

to have a lot of a particular quality or attribute

Ex: The startup is long on innovation but short on funding. 
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to [be] wide of {sth}

to be far from a specified point or truth

Ex: His statement was wide of the facts, leading to confusion among the listeners. 
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