become

🇺🇸 /bɪˈkʌm/ 🇬🇧 /bɪˈkʌm/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP500Oxford3000
verb
A1

to change into a different state or thing

The ice will become water when it melts and becomes warmer.

R

to be fitting or appropriate for someone

It doesn't become you to speak that way.

R

to enhance someone's appearance

The new dress really becomes you.

translation

v. to change into a different state or thing; to be fitting or appropriate for someone; to enhance someone's appearance

Word Forms

Past became
3rd Present becomes
Progressive becoming