become


Definition: Meaning of, become in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bɪˈkʌm /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
become became become
Present Participle Third Person Singular
becoming becomes
  1. [linking verb] to begin to be something, or to develop in a particular way
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  2. [transitive not in progressive] formal to be suitable for someone or to look attractive on them [=  suit]
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  3. what became of ...?/whatever will become of ...? used to ask what has happened to someone or something, especially when you have not seen them for a long time, or what will happen to someone that you are worried about
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become used in phrases

become used in phrasal verbs

  • become of (phrasal verb)
    1. what has / will become of used for asking what has happened to someone or something, because you have not seen them for a long time, or what will happen to them, because you are worried about them
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