be liable

VERB

tend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bear contribute favor go gravitate influence lean turn

STRONG

aim bend conduce dispose drift head impel incline lead look move point redound trend

WEAK

be biased be conducive be disposed be in the habit of be inclined be predisposed be prejudiced have a tendency have an inclination make for move toward result in serve to verge on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hurt shun take

STRONG

dissuade follow obey

WEAK

abandon ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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The Green Party leader told the BBC he could be liable for between £3,000 and £4,000 in unpaid council tax, owed to the London borough of Waltham Forest.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

Kennedy said she didn’t realize they would be liable for such costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

This policy created the internet as we know it by fostering free expression: It allowed platforms to host a vast range of speech without worrying that they would be liable for its content.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Plaintiffs’ attorneys did not argue that Instagram or YouTube should be liable for what users posted, but rather that the platforms themselves are dangerous products.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

They would be liable for damage if their equipment caused harm to clients’ property.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

be liable

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