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be·came B0144800 (bĭ-kām′)v.Past tense of become.became (bɪˈkeɪm) vb the past tense of becomebe•come (bɪˈkʌm) v. -came, -come, -com•ing. v.i. 1. to come, change, or grow to be (as specified): to become tired. 2. to come into being; develop or progress into: She became a ballerina. v.t. 3. to be attractive on; befit in appearance; suit: That dress becomes you. 4. to be suitable to the dignity, situation, or responsibility of: conduct that becomes an officer. Idioms: become of, to happen to; be the fate of. [before 900; Middle English becumen, Old English becuman to come about, happen, c. Old Frisian bikuma, Old High German biqueman, Gothic biqiman. See be-, come] Translationsbecome (biˈkam) – past tense became (biˈkeim) : past participle beˈcome – verb1. to come or grow to be. Her coat has become badly torn; She has become even more beautiful. 變得 变得2. to qualify or take a job as. She became a doctor. 成為 成为3. (with of) to happen to. What became of her son? 發生,遭遇 遭遇,某人(事)情况如何 4. to suit. That dress really becomes her. 適合 适合beˈcoming adjective attractive. a very becoming dress. 合適的 合适的beˈcomingly adverb 合適地 合适地became
become of (someone)Happen to. I haven't seen my childhood best friend in years. I wonder what became of her.See also: become, oftempers frayedThings became tense among people; people lost their tempers. Tempers frayed at Thanksgiving when Uncle Stu and Aunt Marsha started arguing about politics.See also: fray, temperwhat will become of (someone or something)What will happen to someone or something); what will the end result be for someone or something. What will become of our troops when they return home from the war? Will they get the resources they need to readapt to civilian life? Scientists are still trying to determine what will become of the probe once it loses auxiliary power.See also: become, of, what, willWhat has become of (someone or something)?What has happened to someone or something? What did the result end up being for someone or something? Sometimes used to express regret or anger over current the state of someone or something. What has become of our great nation? It feels like everything we strove for fifty years ago has been completely eroded. I wonder what's become of Jared. We used to be such good friends, but ever since he moved away I've heard nothing from him. Scientists are still trying to determine what has become of the probe, which they lost contact with ten days ago.See also: become, of, whatWhat became of (someone or something)?What happened to someone or something? What was the end result for someone or something? What ever became of Jared? You used to be such good friends, but you haven't mentioned him once since he moved away. Scientists are still trying to determine what became of the probe, which they lost contact with ten days ago.See also: became, of, whatbecome unstuckTo encounter setbacks or fail altogether. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Boy, this party is really becoming unstuck. First, there was the issue with the caterer, and now half the guests aren't coming.See also: become, unstuckbecome grounds for (something)To form the basis for some action or decision, often one that is disciplinary or legal in nature. If you get caught plagiarizing, it becomes grounds for expulsion, you know.See also: become, groundbecome involved with (something)To establish an association, typically work related, with something or some organization. Johnny's become involved with a nonprofit health clinic during his summer vacation. I've become involved with Scott's campaign for mayor.See also: become, involvedwhat will become/has become/became of somebody/something? used to ask what will happen or what has happened to somebody/something: What became of that student who used to live with you? ♢ I hate to think what will become of them if they lose their home.See also: became, become, of, somebody, what, willThesaurusSeebecome |