BECOME Definition & Meaning

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become

[ bih-kuhm ]

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verb (used without object)

became become, becoming

to come, change, or grow to be (as specified):
He became tired.
to come into being.

verb (used with object)

became become, becoming

to be attractive on; befit in appearance; look well on:
That gown becomes you.
to be suitable or necessary to the dignity, situation, or responsibility of:
conduct that becomes an officer.

become

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verb

copula to come to be; develop or grow into
he became a monster
foll by of; usually used in a question to fall to or be the lot (of); happen (to)
what became of him?
tr (of clothes, etc) to enhance the appearance of (someone); suit
that dress becomes you
tr to be appropriate; befit
it ill becomes you to complain

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of become¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English becumen, Old English becuman “to come about, happen”; cognate with Dutch bekomen, German bekommen, Gothic biqiman. See be-, come

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of become¹

Old English becuman to happen; related to Old High German biqueman to come to, Gothic biquiman to appear suddenly

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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

become of, to happen to; be the fate of:
What will become of him?

More idioms and phrases containing become

In addition to the idiom beginning with become , also see idioms beginning with get .

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Example Sentences

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However, as the Dodgers have become acutely aware of managing the workloads of their starting pitchers, they have not prioritized managing the workloads of their key position players.

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In fact, his language skills saved the 30-year-old from becoming destitute.

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Today, climate change is likely to mean we could see more mosquitoes in Scotland, as our climate becomes warmer and wetter - perfect conditions to allow them to thrive.

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There is still the opportunity for a player to prove himself the 'old school' way, even if it does feel like that is becoming a more difficult route into the England team.

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Those moments quickly became fodder for internet memes — and backlash.

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