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become

/bɪkˈʌm/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. enter or assume a certain state or condition
    “He became annoyed when he heard the bad news”
  2. undergo a change or development
    “The water turned into ice”
  3. come into existence
    “What becomes has duration”
  4. enhance the appearance of
    “Mourning becomes Electra”

Synonyms for become

Words that rhyme with become

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