be·come  /bɪˈkʌm/

verb

1. enter or assume a certain state or condition; "He became annoyed when he heard the bad news"; "It must be getting more serious"; "her face went red with anger"; "She went into ecstasy"; "Get going!"

synset: become, go, get

2. undergo a change or development; "The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor"

synset: become, turn

3. come into existence; "What becomes has duration"

synset: become

4. enhance the appearance of; "Mourning becomes Electra"; "This behavior doesn't suit you!"

synset: become, suit

Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

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