Be After (Verb)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The government has been trying to be after reducing poverty for years, but progress is slow.
- The company is going to be after launching a new product next quarter, which should boost their sales.
- She plans to be after finishing her master's degree by the end of the year.
- The new law is intended to be after creating safer working conditions for employees.
- They are going to be after organizing a charity event to raise funds for the local hospital.