becomes

be-comes · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Begins to be; comes to be.

  2. 2.

    Grows to be; develops into.

  3. 3.

    Suits or is appropriate for.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    what becomes of — What happens to.
  • •
    it becomes clear — It starts to be obvious.

Related words

Antonyms: remains, stays
See also: became, become, becoming
Synonyms: gets, grows, turns into

Etymology

Third person singular of become, from Old English becuman.