|
|
be·come
 become
|
|
- pronunciation:
- b
kuhm
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- phrases:
- become of
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
becomes, becoming, became, become |
| definition: |
to grow or come to be as indicated.
After dinner, he became ill.She became director of the program last year.He always wanted to become a writer.- synonyms:
- fall, get, grow, take
- similar words:
- develop, evolve, go, make, turn, wax
|
| related words: |
go, grow, wear, work, yield |
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to look good with; show to advantage.
The hairdo becomes her.- synonyms:
- flatter, suit
- similar words:
- enhance, fit
|
| definition 2: |
to fit or suit; be appropriate for.
He should engage in behavior that becomes his position.- synonyms:
- befit, suit
- similar words:
- fit
|
|
|
| phrase: |
become of |
|
|