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becoming

UK
/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

Translations

becomingadjective
more becoming
Comp.
most becoming
Super.
UK
/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
She wore a becoming dress that highlighted her features beautifully.
Elle portait une robe seyante qui mettait merveilleusement en valeur ses traits.
Additional translations
convenableSurtout pour une attitude, une réponse ou une tenue jugées appropriées à la situation.
Synonyms
attractive
comely
appropriate
fitting
suitable
becomingnoun
becomings
pl
UK
/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
Used chiefly in philosophy to denote the process of coming into being or change.
devenirPhilosophie.
The philosopher contrasted being with becoming.
Le philosophe opposait l’être au devenir.
becomeverb

becoming

Gerund

became
Past Simple
become
Past Participle
becoming
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈkʌm/
US
/bɪˈkʌm/
She studied hard to become a doctor.
Elle a étudié avec diligence pour devenir médecin.
Additional translations
advenirDans la tournure « become of ».
allerSe dit d’une couleur, d’un vêtement ou d’une apparence qui va bien à quelqu’un.
Synonyms
grow
evolve into
mature into
change into
transform into
develop into
turn into
Antonyms
remain
stop
cease

Definitions

becomingadjective
Pleasingly suitable or appropriate; attractive.
She wore a becoming dress that highlighted her features beautifully.
Appropriate or suitable to the occasion; fitting.
A more becoming response would have been a simple thank-you.
becomingnoun
The process of coming into existence or change; the act or state of becoming.
The philosopher contrasted being with becoming.
becomeverb
To begin to be; to come to be something specified.
She studied hard to become a doctor.
To undergo a change or development.
The caterpillar will become a butterfly.
To come into existence.
The idea became a reality after years of planning.
To befit or suit; to make someone look attractive or appropriate.
That shade of blue becomes him.
To happen to; to be the fate of (used especially in the construction "become of").
No one knows what became of the old manuscripts.
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