become
Use Become in a sentence
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)
Idioms 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.
5.
become of, to happen to; be the fate of: What will become of him?
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| —vb , -comes, -coming, -came, -come | |
| 1. | (copula) to come to be; develop or grow into: he became a monster |
| 2. | ( |
| 3. | (tr) (of clothes, etc) to enhance the appearance of (someone); suit: that dress becomes you |
| 4. | (tr) to be appropriate; befit: it ill becomes you to complain |
| [Old English becuman to happen; related to Old High German biqueman to come to, Gothic biquiman to appear suddenly] | |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Example sentences
Paper bags, fabric remnants, and magazine pages become gift wrap.
As wild tiger populations shrink, zoos become an increasingly critical reservoir for tiger survival.
Mismatched candlesticks become a fresh new set with a coat of paint.
Unfortunately for our society, a college degree has become the new high school diploma.
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