Definition of: become

(bi·kum′) v. be·came, be·come, be·com·ing v.i.
1. To undergo development; grow to be: The chick becomes the chicken.
2. To come to be: The land became dry.
—v.t.
3. To suit or befit: Your words do not become you.
4. To be suitable to; show to advantage: Your dress becomes you.
—to become of To be the fate of: I don't know what became of him. [OE becuman happen, come about]