The difference between Become and Befit
When used as verbs, become means to arrive, come (to a place), whereas befit means to be fit for.
check bellow for the other definitions of Become and Befit
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Become as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):
To arrive, come (to a place).
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Become as a verb (copulative):
To come about; happen; come into being; arise.
Examples:
"What became of him after he was let go?"
"It hath becomen so that many a man had to sterve."
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Become as a verb (copulative):
begin to be; turn into.
Examples:
"synonyms: get turn go"
"She became a doctor when she was 25."
"The weather will become cold after the sun goes down."
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Become as a verb (transitive):
To be proper for; to beseem.
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Become as a verb (transitive):
Of an adornment, piece of clothing etc.: to look attractive on (someone).
Examples:
"That dress really becomes you."
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Befit as a verb:
to be fit for
Examples:
"His conduct was not befitting an officer of his station."