become

become

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/bɪˈkʌm/]

Senses

1. become (verb) — sense 1

Definition: begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states).

Example: Near-synonyms: get, turn, go, come, fall, grow, wax

2. become (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To come about; happen; come into being; arise.

Example: What became of him after he was let go?

3. become (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To be appropriate for.

Example: It doesn’t become a true gentleman to speak in such a manner.

Structure of the word

Roots:
  • gʷem (Proto-Indo-European)

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