The difference between Become and Shape up

When used as verbs, become means to arrive, come (to a place), whereas shape up means to improve.


check bellow for the other definitions of Become and Shape up

  1. Become as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):

    To arrive, come (to a place).

  2. 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."

  3. 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."

  4. Become as a verb (transitive):

    To be proper for; to beseem.

  5. Become as a verb (transitive):

    Of an adornment, piece of clothing etc.: to look attractive on (someone).

    Examples:

    "That dress really becomes you."

  1. Shape up as a verb (intransitive, idiomatic):

    To improve; to correct one's bad habits or behavior.

    Examples:

    "He'd better shape up soon, or he'll fail the class."

  2. Shape up as a verb (intransitive, idiomatic):

    To take shape; to transform into or become.

    Examples:

    "The fog has vanished and it's shaping up to be a beautiful day."

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