Looking for the meaning of the word BECOME in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BECOME with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Become
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English becuman ‘come to a place, come (to be or do something)’ (see be-, come), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bekomen and German bekommen ‘get, receive’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪˈkʌm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
begin to be
Short Definition:begin to be
Examples:- she became angry and sulked all day
- it is becoming clear that we are in a new situation
Definition:
(of clothing) look good on or suit (someone)
Short Definition:suit someone
Examples:- mourning regalia became her
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