Meaning & use
become
To come to be, develop into, or start to have a particular quality, state, or role.
See it in a sentence
She became a doctor after eight years of study and long hospital shifts.
The sky slowly became darker as storm clouds rolled in from the west.
A note on using this word
Become is typically followed by a noun phrase or adjective (become a teacher, become angry), not by an adverb alone describing an action.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To be suitable or flattering for someone, especially in dress or manner.
That deep blue coat becomes her extremely well, bringing out the color of her eyes.
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