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The meaning of BECOME is to come into existence. How to use become in a sentence.
Phrasal verb become of someone/something (Definition of become from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
- (copula) to come to be; develop or grow into: he became a monster. 2. (foll by of; usually used in a question) to fall to or be the lot (of); happen (to): what became of him?. 3. (tr) (of clothes, etc) to enhance the appearance of (someone); suit: that dress becomes you. 4. (tr) to be appropriate; befit: it ill becomes you to complain.
Definition of become verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to come, change, or grow to be (as specified): He became tired. to come into being. look well on: That gown becomes you. to be suitable or necessary to the dignity, situation, or responsibility of: conduct that becomes an officer. be the fate of: What will become of him?
There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb become, nine of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.