Become

Quick meaning: Become is a verb meaning (copulative, followed by an adjective or a noun) begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states).

Meaning

(copulative, followed by an adjective or a noun) begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states).

More Meanings

1. (intransitive, archaic other than in become of) To come about; happen; come into being; arise.
2. (transitive) To be appropriate for.
3. (transitive) Of an adornment, piece of clothing etc.: to look attractive on (someone).
4. (intransitive, obsolete) To arrive, come (to a place).
5. (non-native speakers' English) To get, receive.

Example Sentences

She became a doctor when she was 25.

What became of him after he was let go?

Near-synonyms: get, turn, go, come, fall, grow, wax

The weather will become cold after the sun goes down.

Word Forms

• becomes
• becoming
• became
• becomen
• becomed
• becomest
• becamest
• becamedst
• becometh

Synonyms for become

Depending on context, synonyms include get, turn, go, come, fall, grow.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include get, turn, suit, go, emerge, accede.

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