become

verb
UK: /bɪˈkʌm/
US: /bɪˈkʌm/

  1. To start to be something.

    1. It will become dark soon, so let's go home now. [ ] [ ]
    2. After many years of hard work, she finally become a successful doctor. [ ] [ ]

  2. To grow or change into.

    1. The caterpillar will become a butterfly soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. With proper care, the small seed become a tall and strong tree. [ ] [ ]

  3. To be suitable for someone; to look good on someone.

    1. That color really become you. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new hairstyle become her so well it changed her personality. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

suit grow into befit
become intransitive-verb

  1. To be appropriate or suitable; befitting.

    1. It does not become you to behave so rudely. [ ] [ ]
    2. It does not become a leader to show such a lack of empathy become others. [ ] [ ]
become transitive-verb

  1. To suit or enhance the appearance of; to look good on.

    1. That hat really become her, it matches her eyes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new dress become her figure and highlighted her best features become. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "become" in English means: To start to be something., To grow or change into., To be suitable for someone; to look good on someone..

The phonetic transcription of "become" is /bɪˈkʌm/ in British English and /bɪˈkʌm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "become": suit, grow into, befit.

Example usage of "become": "It will become dark soon, so let's go home now.". More examples on the page.