become

Verbs

  • (v) 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!
    get, go,
  • (v) undergo a change or development
    • The water turned into ice
    • Her former friend became her worst enemy
    • He turned traitor
    turn,
  • (v) come into existence
    • What becomes has duration
  • (v) enhance the appearance of
    • Mourning becomes Electra
    • This behavior doesn't suit you!
    suit,

Synonyms

get go turn suit

See also

progress shape up come along come on get along get on advance surmount master overcome get over subdue gain ground get ahead make headway pull ahead win gain

Words of close approximity

become flat