become
/bɪˈkʌm/
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Type
Verb
Meaning
To begin to be or develop into a specified state, condition, or role.
Over the past decade, she worked diligently to become a respected pediatric surgeon.
To look attractive on or be visually suitable for someone.
That dark shade of navy blue really does become you.
To happen to or be the eventual fate of someone or something.
I often wonder what will become of the historic library after the funding cuts.
How it's used
When this means “develop into”
- become a doctor
She wants to become a doctor.
When this means “happen to”
- become of the plan
“become of it.”
What will become of the plan?
Collocations
- become apparent
- become available
- become aware
- become clear
- become obsolete
- become routine
Synonyms
- turn into
- grow
- flatter
- suit
- befall
Idioms
what has become of
used to ask about someone's or something's current situation or fate
No one seems to know what has become of our former supervisor.