Become Definition & Meaning
become
- verb
- 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!"
- undergo a change or development; "The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor"
- come into existence; "What becomes has duration"
- enhance the appearance of; "Mourning becomes Electra"; "This behavior doesn't suit you!"
"Become" in song lyrics
See how become is used in real songs:
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"You ain't mad at me dog, you mad at what you've become"
7L & Esoteric — Mercy Killing -
"And all that will come to be - I will become"
Aceyalone — Organic Electricity -
"And I have become"
AMB f/ Insane Clown Posse — Calm Down
Words that rhyme with become
Usage tips for "become"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "become" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for become to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does become mean?
- 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!" undergo a change or development; "The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor" come into existence; "What becomes has duration" enhance the appearance of; "Mourning becomes Electra"; "This behavior doesn't suit you!"
- What part of speech is become?
- Become is a verb.
- How many definitions does become have?
- Become has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).