Meaning & Definition of word "Become"
Become
/bɪˈkʌm/
verb:
- 1. To come into being; to begin to be.
- Example: The caterpillar will become a butterfly after its metamorphosis.
- 2. To undergo change or development.
- Example: She hopes to become a doctor after finishing her studies.
- 3. To be suitable or appropriate to.
- Example: That dress really does not become her.
- 4. To come to be something specified.
- Example: Over the years, he has become an authority in his field.
Etymology
●Middle English: from be- + come.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to become one with:
to merge or unify with something or someone.
become of:
to happen to someone or something.
Related Words
becoming:
suitable or appropriate.
becomer:
one who becomes.
unbecome:
to cease to be.
Slang Meanings of become
Meaning: to get into a new lifestyle or identity.
● Example Sentence: He's really become a fitness enthusiast lately.
Meaning: to turn into something unexpected.
● Example Sentence: He was such a nerd, but now he's become a total rockstar.