become

Verb

Meaning

of Become

To pass from one state to another; to enter into some state or condition, by a change from another state, or by assuming or receiving new properties or qualities, additional matter, or a new character.

To come; to get.

To suit or be suitable to; to be congruous with; to befit; to accord with, in character or circumstances; to be worthy of, or proper for; to cause to appear well; -- said of persons and things.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

suit get turn befit go come to be grow into develop into convert develop reach grow fit happen assume
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Antonyms

bud land occur remain divided compass
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Hypernyms

turn beautify embellish transmute transform metamorphose

Hyponyms

take work form make amount come

Phrases with the word

become all the rage become the center of attention become an overnight sensation Become the butt of jokes become public enemy number one Become old hat

Derivatives

became become becoming

Anagrams

Combee

Examples

The world has become so fake that people thank you for a lie and get offended by the truth. Source: Internet

One can be an atheist only until their death. After it, everyone will become believers. However, the choice of what will be after death must be made now and as soon as possible. John of Shanghai and San Francisco

My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher. Socrates

Advice is a free gift that can become expensive for the one who gets it. Armenian Proverb

If gold falls into the mud, it won't become bronze. Turkish Proverb

If you cannot become rich, be the neighbor of a rich man. Armenian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

becollared becolor becolour become a beggar become a bone of contention become a byword for