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be·came

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–verb

pt. of become.

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be·come

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–verb (used without object)

1.	to come, change, or grow to be (as specified): He became tired.

2.	to come into being.

–verb (used with object)

3.	to be attractive on; befit in appearance; look well on: That gown becomes you.

4.	to be suitable or necessary to the dignity, situation, or responsibility of: conduct that becomes an officer.

—Idiom

5.	become of, to happen to; be the fate of: What will become of him?

[Origin: bef. 900; ME becumen, OE becuman to come about, happen; c. D bekomen, G bekommen, Goth biqiman. See be-, come

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v. Past tense of become.

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be·come Audio Help   (bĭ-kŭm') Pronunciation Key
v.   be·came (-kām'), be·come, be·com·ing, be·comes

v.   intr.
To grow or come to be: became more knowledgeable; will become clearer in the morning.

v.   tr.

To be appropriate or suitable to: "It would not become me . . . to interfere with parties" (Jonathan Swift).
To show to advantage; look good with: The new suit becomes you.

Phrasal Verb(s):
become of
To be the fate of; happen to: What has become of the old garden?

[Middle English bicomen, from Old English becuman; see g^wā- in Indo-European roots.]

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Became

Be*came"\, imp. of Become.

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