What is "become" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "become": enter or assume a certain state or condition

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /bəˈkʌm/, /biˈkʌm/

Pronunciation in UK: /bɪˈkʌm/, /bəˈkʌm/ (Northern England) IPA(key)

Hyphenation: be‧come

Meaning of "become": undergo a change or development

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /bəˈkʌm/, /biˈkʌm/

Pronunciation in UK: /bɪˈkʌm/, /bəˈkʌm/ (Northern England) IPA(key)

Hyphenation: be‧come

Meaning of "become": come into existence

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /bəˈkʌm/, /biˈkʌm/

Pronunciation in UK: /bɪˈkʌm/, /bəˈkʌm/ (Northern England) IPA(key)

Hyphenation: be‧come

Meaning of "become": enhance the appearance of

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /bəˈkʌm/, /biˈkʌm/

Pronunciation in UK: /bɪˈkʌm/, /bəˈkʌm/ (Northern England) IPA(key)

Hyphenation: be‧come

Synonyms:

come, convert, incline, shift, metamorphose, mature, wax, turn out, turn into, grow into, develop into, alter to, assume form of, be converted to, be reduced to, be reformed, be remodeled, be transformed into, change into, come to be, emerge as, eventually be, pass into, ripen into, accord, augment, fit, display, flatter, enrich, ornament, embellish, agree, suit, harmonize, garnish, heighten, grace, match, adorn, belong to, be appropriate, go together, go with, make handsome, set off,

Antonyms:

remain, stagnate, refuse, withhold, decrease, mar, oppose, disagree, hurt, uglify, leave plain,