become
/bi'kʌm/
Definition
- Verb:
- To begin to be: To undergo a change or transition into a different state, condition, or role.
- To be suitable or appropriate for: To enhance the appearance or character of someone or something; to be fitting.
Examples of Usage
- To begin to be:
- She wants to become a doctor. (She wants to transition into the role of a doctor.)
- The sky became dark as the storm approached. (The sky changed to a dark state.)
- He became angry when he heard the news. (He entered the state of being angry.)
- To be suitable:
- That color really becomes you. (That color is very flattering and suitable for you.)
- Such rude language does not become a person in your position. (Such language is not fitting or appropriate.)
Advanced Usage
- "What has become of...?": Used to ask about the fate, current state, or whereabouts of someone or something, often implying concern about a negative change.
- I haven't seen him in years. I wonder what has become of him.
- "Become of": To happen to someone or something.
- We feared what might become of the lost hikers.
Variants and Related Words
- Becoming (adjective): Attractive, suitable, or flattering.
- She wore a very becoming dress.
- Becoming (adjective): Appropriate or proper.
- His behavior was not becoming of a gentleman.
Synonyms
- Turn into: To change or develop into something else.
- Grow into: To develop into a particular role or state over time.
- Get: To enter a specified state (more informal).
- Suit: To be appropriate or attractive for.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Become of: (As detailed in "Advanced Usage") To happen to someone or something.
Related Idioms
- (Not) become one to (do something): It is (not) appropriate for one's character or position to do something.
- It does not become you to speak so unkindly.
Verb
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enhance the appearance of
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Mourning becomes Electra
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This behavior doesn't suit you!
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come into existence
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What becomes has duration
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undergo a change or development
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The water turned into ice
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Her former friend became her worst enemy
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He turned traitor
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enter or assume a certain state or condition
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He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
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It must be getting more serious
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her face went red with anger
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She went into ecstasy
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Get going!
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