becoming

Words with a similar base: becoming

'becoming'

[become.v.01] as in: enter or assume a certain state or condition

Examples:
He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
It must be getting more serious
her face went red with anger
She went into ecstasy
Get going!

'becoming'

[become.v.02] as in: undergo a change or development

Examples:
The water turned into ice
Her former friend became her worst enemy
He turned traitor

'becoming'

[become.v.03] as in: come into existence

Examples:
What becomes has duration

'becoming'

[become.v.04] as in: enhance the appearance of

Examples:
Mourning becomes Electra
This behavior doesn't suit you!

'becoming'

[becoming.s.01] as in: according with custom or propriety

Examples:
her becoming modesty
comely behavior
it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money
a decent burial
seemly behavior

'becoming'

[becoming.s.02] as in: displaying or setting off to best advantage

Examples:
a becoming new shade of rose
a becoming portrait

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