become

[bɪˈkʌm]

become Definition

• 1. begin to be
• 2. develop into
• 3. suit or be appropriate to

Using become: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "become" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She became a doctor after years of hard work.

• Example

  The caterpillar will become a butterfly.

• Example

  That dress really becomes you.

become Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for become

• grow
• turn into
• transform into

Antonyms for become

• remain
• cease to be

Phrases with become

• become of

  happen to or be the fate of someone or something

  Example

  I wonder what will become of him now that he's lost his job.

• become of age

  reach the age at which one is legally recognized as an adult

  Example

  In the United States, you become of age when you turn 18.

• become of someone

  be the fate of someone

  Example

  I haven't seen her in years. I wonder what's become of her.

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Summary: become in Brief

The verb 'become' [bɪˈkʌm] means to begin to be or develop into something, or to suit or be appropriate to something. It can be used in phrases like 'become of' and 'become of age.' Examples include 'She became a doctor after years of hard work,' and 'That dress really becomes you.'