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be·come
 become
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- pronunciation:
- b
kuhm
- phrases:
- become of
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
becomes, becoming, became, become |
| definition 1: |
to grow or come to be.
Liz became ill after eating a poisonous mushroom.This tadpole will become a frog.- synonyms:
- fall, get, grow, take
- similar words:
- develop, evolve, go, turn
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| definition 2: |
to look good with; suit well.
That jacket becomes you.- synonyms:
- flatter, suit
- similar words:
- enhance, fit
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| definition 3: |
to be correct for; fit or suit.
Respect for adults becomes a young child.- synonyms:
- suit
- similar words:
- fit
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| related words: |
grow, yield |
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| phrase: |
become of |
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