Laxi Dictionary

English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition become in British English

become verb

verb
/bɪˈkʌm/

Become can be used in the following ways:

as a linking verb (followed by an adjective or noun complement): The problem became worse.He became president in 2001.

as a transitive verb: Blue is a colour that becomes you.

1

to change and start to be something different, or to start to have a different quality

1.1

to change and start to be something different, or to start to have a different quality

Example

The sky became dark.

Example

People were becoming increasingly angry about the delay.

Example

Christine decided to become a writer.

Example

São Paulo has become the largest city in South America.

Synonyms and related words
transition change turn into appear be become
1.2

to begin to have a particular job or position of authority, or to begin to be a member of a group

Example

In 1603 James became King of England.

Example

It was Mr Berry who encouraged Christine to become a writer.

Example

The following year Easton became an American citizen.

Synonyms and related words
appear be become join arrive enter
1.3

to begin to be used for a different purpose

Example

What sort of building was it before it became a museum?

Synonyms and related words
appear be become
2

if something becomes you, it is suitable for you or it makes you more attractive

Example

That red dress really becomes her - it goes with her hair.

Synonyms and related words
satisfy fit in with suit
Definition become in British English