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verb/bɪˈkʌm//bəˈkʌm//bɪˈkʊm/
  1. 1

    begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states).copulative

    • Near-synonyms: get, turn, go, come, fall, grow, wax
    • She became a doctor when she was 25.
  2. 2

    To come about; happen; come into being; arise.intransitive

    • What became of him after he was let go?
    • It hath becomen so that many a man had to sterve.
  3. 3

    To be appropriate for.transitive

    • It doesn’t become a true gentleman to speak in such a manner.
  4. 4

    Of an adornment, piece of clothing etc.: to look attractive on (someone).transitive

    • That dress really becomes you.
  5. 5

    To arrive, come (to a place).intransitiveobsolete

    • & thenne the noble knyghte sire Launcelot departed with ryghte heuy chere sodenly / that none erthely creature wyste of hym / nor where he was become / but sir Bors
    • But, madam, where is Warwick then become?
  6. 6

    To get, receive.

    • The "Buddy Mode" is an option you can use if you are playing against a friend on your computer. Then both human players become help by another, randomly choosed computer controlled wrestler.^([sic])
    • Hallo, this is my favorite URL. You can surfing and become cash.^([sic])

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