Meaning & Definition
verb
To come into being; to begin to be.
The caterpillar will become a butterfly after its metamorphosis.
To undergo change or development.
She hopes to become a doctor after finishing her studies.
To be suitable or appropriate to.
That dress really does not become her.
To come to be something specified.
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.
Slang Meanings
to get into a new lifestyle or identity.
He's really become a fitness enthusiast lately.
to turn into something unexpected.
He was such a nerd, but now he's become a total rockstar.