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be·come

become

 
pronunciation:
b kuhm
phrases:
become of
part of speech: verb
inflections: becomes, becoming, became, become
definition 1: to grow or come to be.
Liz became ill after eating a poisonous mushroom.This tadpole will become a frog.
synonyms:
fall, get, grow, take
similar words:
develop, evolve, go, turn
definition 2: to look good with; suit well.
That jacket becomes you.
synonyms:
flatter, suit
similar words:
enhance, fit
definition 3: to be correct for; fit or suit.
Respect for adults becomes a young child.
synonyms:
suit
similar words:
fit
phrase: become of