be (to)

verb

Definition of be (to)next
as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way you need to be nice to your brother

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  1. treat
  2. serve
  3. handle
  4. use
Verb
  • Bissell’s Little Green cleaner can remove spots and stains using its spray and suction feature that treats the area before sucking up any remaining debris.
    Shea Simmons, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • If that dunk had happened at Loyola, his classmates would be asking for autographs and treating him like a celebrity.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of treat
Verb
  • Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate, trimmed side up; spread 1/4 cup of the frosting evenly over top.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Leveraging Tech To Amplify Promotions Loyalty programs, particularly those that simplify redemption by accepting loyalty points as a ubiquitous form of currency, can serve as a solid foundation for keeping customers coming back this holiday season and beyond.
    Len Covello, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of serve
Verb
  • Both exhibitions are a big jumble of things brought to bear on cultural history, a subject better handled through texts.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Even if changes are justified, the damage to trust can be severe if not handled with care and transparency.
    Pascal Yammine, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of handle
Verb
  • Many pieces incorporate batik fabric, made using traditional wax-resist dyeing techniques.
    Nicole Grimes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Visible offers access to Verizon’s network in two unlimited plans for as low as $25 per month, with unlimited data, talk and text using Verizon’s 5G & 4G LTE networks, and unlimited talk and text to Mexico and Canada.
    Molly Higgins, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of use
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