become

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Synonyms: became, becomse, becom

Antonyms: became, becomse, becom

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Verb

1. {{senseid|en|copulative}} {{lb|en|copulative|followed by an adjective or a noun}} [[begin]] to [[be]]; [[turn into]] {{q|often with permanent states}}. {{defdate|from 12th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|intransitive|archaic|_|other than in {{m|en|become of}}}} To come about; [[happen]]; come into being; [[arise]]. {{defdate|from 12th c.}}
3. {{senseid|en|beseem}}{{lb|en|transitive}} To be [[appropriate]] for. {{defdate|from 13th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} Of an adornment, piece of clothing etc.: to look [[attractive]] on (someone). {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|intransitive|obsolete}} To [[arrive]], [[come]] (to a place). {{defdate|9th–18th c.}}
6. {{lb|en|NNSE}} To [[get]], [[receive]].

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