Definition of become

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of become is as below...

Become (v. i.) To pass from one state to another; to enter into some state or condition, by a change from another state, or by assuming or receiving new properties or qualities, additional matter, or a new character..

Lern More About Become

Dry :: Dry (v. i.) To grow dry; to become free from wetness, moisture, or juice; as, the road dries rapidly..
Deliquesce :: Deliquesce (v. i.) To dissolve gradually and become liquid by attracting and absorbing moisture from the air, as certain salts, acids, and alkalies..
Quicken :: Quicken (v. i.) To move with rapidity or activity; to become accelerated; as, his pulse quickened..
Bankrupt :: Bankrupt (n.) A trader who becomes unable to pay his debts; an insolvent trader; popularly, any person who is unable to pay his debts; an insolvent person..
Spittle :: Spitter (n.) A young deer whose antlers begin to shoot or become sharp; a brocket, or pricket..
In- :: In- (prep.) A prefix from Eng. prep. in, also from Lat. prep. in, meaning in, into, on, among; as, inbred, inborn, inroad; incline, inject, intrude. In words from the Latin, in- regularly becomes il- before l, ir- before r, and im- before a labial; as, illusion, irruption, imblue, immigrate, impart. In- is sometimes used with an simple intensive force..
Perpetuity :: Perpetuity (n.) The quality or condition of an estate by which it becomes inalienable, either perpetually or for a very long period; also, the estate itself so modified or perpetuated..
Idiotize :: Idiotize (v. i.) To become stupid.
Give :: Give (v. i.) To become soft or moist.
Mellow :: Mellow (v. i.) To become mellow; as, ripe fruit soon mellows..
Ossify :: Ossify (v. i.) To become bone; to change from a soft tissue to a hard bony tissue.
Citrination :: Citrination (n.) The process by which anything becomes of the color of a lemon; esp., in alchemy, the state of perfection in the philosopher's stone indicated by its assuming a deep yellow color..
Gather :: Gather (v. i.) To come together; to collect; to unite; to become assembled; to congregate.
Obsolesce :: Obsolesce (v. i.) To become obsolescent.
Cranny :: Cranny (v. i.) To crack into, or become full of, crannies..
Vary :: Vary (v. i.) To alter, or be altered, in any manner; to suffer a partial change; to become different; to be modified; as, colors vary in different lights..
Rise :: Rise (v.) To become larger; to swell; -- said of a boil, tumor, and the like..
Gladden :: Gladden (v. i.) To be or become glad; to rejoice.
Clabber :: Clabber (v. i.) To become clabber; to lopper.
Hiermartyr :: Hiermartyr (n.) A priest who becomes a martyr.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us