1 intr. (foll. by compl.) begin to be (became president; will become famous).
2 tr. a look well on; suit (blue becomes him). b befit (it ill becomes you to complain).
3 intr. (as becoming adj.) a flattering the appearance. b suitable; decorous.
Phrases and idioms:
become of happen to (what will become of me?).
Derivatives:
becomingly adj. becomingness n.
Etymology: OE becuman f. Gmc: cf. BE-, COME
Useful english dictionary. 2012.