become
Translation
to become, to suit, to come to be
Examples
He wants to become a doctor.
He wants to become a doctor.
The dress becomes her.
The dress becomes her.
What will become of them?
What will become of them?
Grammar Patterns
((noun/adjective)) to begin to be (sth.). He became a teacher. She became sad.
((sb.)) to be suitable for (sb.). That colour becomes you.
((of sb./sth.)) to happen to (sb./sth.). What will become of the old house?
Similar Words
Synonyms: turn into, grow into; Antonyms: remain, stay
Etymology
From Old English 'becuman' (to happen, arrive), from 'be-' + 'cuman' (to come).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'be' + 'come'. You 'come to be' something new.