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
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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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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."
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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."