be after

/bi ˌæftər/
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Other forms: was after; is after; were after; are after; been after; am after; being after

Definitions of be after
  1. verb
    have the will and intention to carry out some action
    synonyms: plan
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    think out
    consider carefully and rationally
    aim, aspire, draw a bead on, shoot for
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
    go for, hope
    intend with some possibility of fulfilment
    overshoot
    aim too high
    type of:
    intend, mean, think
    have in mind as a purpose
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