/bi kum"/ , v. , became, become, becoming .
v.i.
1. to come, change, or grow to be (as specified): He became tired.
2. to come into being.
v.t.
3. to be attractive on; befit in appearance; look well on: That gown becomes you.
4. to be suitable or necessary to the dignity, situation, or responsibility of: conduct that becomes an officer.
5. become of , to happen to; be the fate of: What will become of him?
[ bef. 900; ME becumen, OE becuman to come about, happen; c. D bekomen, G bekommen, Goth biqiman. See BE-, COME ]