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Definition of become



Overview of verb become

The verb become has 4 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (327) become, go, get

(enter or assume a certain state or condition; "He became annoyed when he heard the bad news"; "It must be getting more serious"; "her face went red with anger"; "She went into ecstasy"; "Get going!")

2. (220) become, turn

(undergo a change or development; "The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor")

3. (5) become

(come into existence; "What becomes has duration")

4. become, suit

(enhance the appearance of; "Mourning becomes Electra"; "This behavior doesn't suit you!")