become

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /bə'kʌm, bɪˈkʌm/
• SAMPA: /b@"kVm, bI"kVm/

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Verb

Plain form become

Third-person singular becomes

Past tense became

Past participle become

Present participle becoming

ice becoming water

1. (intransitive) If $x$ becomes $y$, it changes into $y$ or changes to be more $y$.

   The boy has become a man.

   After she explained the ideas, they became clear.

2. (transitive); (never progressive); (formal) If something becomes someone, it suits them or looks good on them.

   Nice hat! It really becomes you.

3. The past participle of become.

Related words

• becoming
• come