becomes (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: bɪˈkʌmz
Definition
To begin to be; to turn into.
Examples
The caterpillar becomes a butterfly.
He becomes angry when he is interrupted.
The small stream becomes a wide river.
How to Use becomes
- become + adjective (collocation)
- To change into a state described by the adjective. — "The leaves become yellow in autumn."
- become + noun (collocation)
- To turn into a specific thing or person. — "He hopes to become a doctor."
- become of (prepositional phrase)
- To happen to someone or something, often used in questions about the future or fate. — "What will become of the old house?"
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