become meaning and definition

BECOME verb

Definition of become (verb)

1. enter or assume a certain state or condition
   • "He became annoyed when he heard the bad news"; "It must be getting more serious"; "her face went red with anger"; "She went into ecstasy"; "Get going!"
   • synonyms: get, go
2. undergo a change or development
   • "The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor"
   • synonyms: turn
3. come into existence
   • "What becomes has duration"
4. enhance the appearance of
   • "Mourning becomes Electra"; "This behavior doesn't suit you!"
   • synonyms: suit