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'To be’ embodies a powerful affirmation of existence and self-awareness. It signifies a state of being and presence in the moment—an acknowledgment of one’s existence and identity, a profound declaration of self-realization and consciousness.

Additionally, ‘to be’ resonates with the belief in destiny and serendipity, often appearing in the phrase ‘meant to be,’ highlighting the conviction that certain events and connections are preordained, imbued with purpose and significance.

Weddings

'To be' is also a vow affirmed at weddings, where it pledges commitment, love, and loyalty between two people who choose to share their lives together. Those celebrating their upcoming wedding often carry 'bride to be' or 'husband to be' souvenirs, which are commonplace at pre-wedding parties.

Wishes

The phrase 'to be,' in the context of wishes such as 'I wish to be a movie star,' represents not only the desire to achieve or become something, but also embodies hope and the concept of endless possibilities. When someone says, 'I wish to be,' they are expressing a yearning for transformation, growth, or the fulfillment of their aspirations.

Movies

'To be continued' is a powerful storytelling tool that keeps the audience emotionally invested, ensuring that the magic of the story lingers in their minds long after the screen goes dark or the page is turned.

English Language

’To be’ is a copula, a word used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (a subject complement).

‘To be' is a homophone, a word that sounds the same as others but has different meanings and spellings.

See also

• Being (disambiguation)
• "To be, or not to be", a quotation from Hamlet
• To Be (album), a 1997 album by Karen Mok
• To Be (short film), a 1990 short animation film by John Weldon
• "To Be" (song), a 1999 song by Ayumi Hamasaki
• "To Be", a song by Blue October from their 2013 album Sway

• Disambiguation pages