become

[ bih-kuhm ]
/ bɪˈkʌm /
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verb (used without object), be·came, be·come, be·com·ing.

to come, change, or grow to be (as specified): He became tired.
to come into being.

verb (used with object), be·came, be·come, be·com·ing.

to be attractive on; befit in appearance; look well on: That gown becomes you.
to be suitable or necessary to the dignity, situation, or responsibility of: conduct that becomes an officer.

Idioms for become

    become of, to happen to; be the fate of: What will become of him?

Origin of become

before 900; Middle English becumen, Old English becuman to come about, happen; cognate with Dutch bekomen, German bekommen, Gothic biqiman. See be-, come

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Words related to become

come, convert, incline, shift, metamorphose, mature, wax, accord, augment, fit, display, flatter, enrich, ornament, embellish, agree, suit, harmonize, garnish, heighten

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British Dictionary definitions for become

become
/ (bɪˈkʌm) /

verb -comes, -coming, -came or -come (mainly intr)

(copula) to come to be; develop or grow into he became a monster
(foll by of; usually used in a question) to fall to or be the lot (of); happen (to) what became of him?
(tr) (of clothes, etc) to enhance the appearance of (someone); suit that dress becomes you
(tr) to be appropriate; befit it ill becomes you to complain

Word Origin for become

Old English becuman to happen; related to Old High German biqueman to come to, Gothic biquiman to appear suddenly

Idioms and Phrases with become

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