become

To start to be something different, or to develop a new quality.

• He wants to become a doctor.
• The sky became dark.
• They have become close friends.

How to use it: become + adjective (The road became narrow.); become + noun (She became a teacher.)

Similar words: turn into, grow

Common phrases: become a doctor, become clear, become friends, become an adult

To look attractive on someone, especially when describing clothes or a style.

• That hat becomes you.
• The new hairstyle became her beautifully.
• A warm smile becomes him.

How to use it: become someone (That shade of blue becomes you.)

Similar words: suit, flatter

Common phrases: become someone, really become someone

To be suitable for someone because of their position or character.

• Such behavior does not become a leader.
• It did not become him to mock his guests.
• She acted with the dignity that becomes a queen.

How to use it: become someone (Such rudeness does not become a leader.); it becomes someone to do something (It does not become a judge to show such anger.)

Similar words: befit, suit

Common phrases: become a leader, become someone