became Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb enter or assume a certain state or condition
    go; become; get.
    • 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!
  2. verb undergo a change or development
    become; turn.
    • The water turned into ice
    • Her former friend became her worst enemy
    • He turned traitor
  3. verb come into existence
    become.
    • What becomes has duration
  4. verb enhance the appearance of
    become; suit.
    • Mourning becomes Electra
    • This behavior doesn't suit you!

WordNet


Be*came" imperfect
Definitions
  1. of Become.

Webster 1913