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be about

VERB

concern

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belong to deal with involve regard

WEAK

answer to appertain to apply to be applicable to be connected with be dependent upon be interdependent with be pertinent to be well taken bear on bear upon depend upon have a bearing on have connections with have implications for have relation to have significance for have to do with pertain to refer to

Antonyms

WEAK

unconcern

VERB

refer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answer connect deal with involve relate

STRONG

appertain belong cover encompass hold include incorporate pertain point regard touch

WEAK

be a matter of be directed to be relevant bear upon correspond with have a bearing on have reference have relation have to do with take in

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon disbelieve disregard drop exclude ignore

WEAK

hold back

Example Sentences

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For SpaceX, that would be about 55 million shares, or roughly $7.5 billion worth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

This is similar to 2019, when mortgage rates were falling, lending standards were tighter, and there was discussion that tax concessions could be about to change, they say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Order activity will be about four times what Equity Bookbuild is used to, says Thomas.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“Pride is, and always will be, about celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, experiences, and achievements. ... My support for the community and WeHo Pride is unwavering.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Call it aspirational,” says Tao, going back to his book, which looks to be about beetles.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

be about

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