become

UK /bɪˈkʌm/ US /bɪˈkʌm/
verb 5

Definitions

verb

1

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

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

She became a doctor when she was 25.

2

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

What became of him after he was let go?

It hath becomen so that many a man had to sterve.

3

To be appropriate for.

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

Ay, lord, she will become thy bed, I warrant, And bring thee forth brave brood.

4

Of an adornment, piece of clothing etc.: to look attractive on (someone).

That dress really becomes you.

5

To arrive, come (to a place).

& thenne the noble knyghte sire Launcelot departed with ryghte heuy chere sodenly / that none erthely creature wyste of hym / nor where he was become / but sir Bors

But, madam, where is Warwick then become?

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