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 become become /bɪˈkʌm/

verb

  1. () Enter or assume a certain state or condition  ( go , get , become )
    enter or assume a certain state or condition
     He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
    He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
     It must be getting more serious
    It must be getting more serious
     Her face went red with anger
    her face went red with anger
     She went into ecstasy
    She went into ecstasy
     Get going!
    Get going!
  2. () Undergo a change or development  ( turn , become )
    undergo a change or development
     The water turned into ice
    The water turned into ice
     Her former friend became her worst enemy
    Her former friend became her worst enemy
     He turned traitor
    He turned traitor
  3. () Come into existence  ( become )
    come into existence
     What becomes has duration
    What becomes has duration
  4. Enhance the appearance of  ( become , suit )
    enhance the appearance of
     Mourning becomes Electra
    Mourning becomes Electra
     This behavior doesn't suit you!
    This behavior doesn't suit you!