Become meaning

What does “become” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“become” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: enter or assume a certain state or condition.

become

enter or assume a certain state or condition
“He became annoyed when he heard the bad news”
“It must be getting more serious”
Synonymsgo get
undergo a change or development
“The water turned into ice”
“Her former friend became her worst enemy”
Synonymsturn
come into existence
“What becomes has duration”
enhance the appearance of
“Mourning becomes Electra”
“This behavior doesn't suit you!”
Synonymssuit

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University