becomes
Flatters, or transforms
Becomes is the third-person singular form of become, indicating transformation or transition into a new state.
Something becomes something else when it changes: The caterpillar becomes a butterfly, She becomes anxious before flights.
It also describes what suits or flatters: That color becomes you.
Profound biological restructuring
- transfigureChange appearance dramatically
- transmuteChange in fundamental nature
- morphChange form gradually
- convertChange in form or faith
shift · transition · alter · modify · reshape · evolve · change · transform
Thorough change in form
- transitionChange from one state
- shiftMovement or work period
- conversionAct of changing states
- alterationAct of modifying
modification · adjustment · switch · variation · reform · restructuring · amendment · correction
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- gracefulElegant in movement
- stylishFashionably elegant
- flatteringExcessively praising, often insincerely
- complementaryMutually supplying lacks
suitable · fitting · appropriate · attractive · appealing · enhancing · harmonious · tasteful
Process of becoming complete
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- flourishingProspering vigorously
- bloomingProducing flowers now
- ripeningBecoming ready to eat
maturing · blossoming · sprouting · unfolding · emerging · advancing · progressing · expanding
Fitting to new conditions
- speciationFormation of distinct species
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
- phylogenyEvolutionary relationships among organisms
fitness · inheritance · variation · descent · lineage · branching · radiation · convergence
Widely recognized public figure
- famousWidely known, much recognized
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- notableWorthy of attention
distinguished · accomplished · recognized · established · successful · influential · respected · admired
metamorphosis
Profound biological restructuring
- transfigureChange appearance dramatically
- transmuteChange in fundamental nature
- morphChange form gradually
convert · shift · transition · alter · modify · reshape · evolve · change · transform · mutate
transformation
Thorough change in form
- transitionChange from one state
- shiftMovement or work period
- conversionAct of changing states
alteration · modification · adjustment · switch · variation · reform · restructuring · amendment · correction · revision
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- gracefulElegant in movement
- stylishFashionably elegant
- flatteringExcessively praising, often insincerely
complementary · suitable · fitting · appropriate · attractive · appealing · enhancing · harmonious · tasteful · refined
maturation
Process of becoming complete
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- flourishingProspering vigorously
- bloomingProducing flowers now
ripening · maturing · blossoming · sprouting · unfolding · emerging · advancing · progressing · expanding · thriving
adaptation
Fitting to new conditions
- speciationFormation of distinct species
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
phylogeny · fitness · inheritance · variation · descent · lineage · branching · radiation · convergence · coevolution
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
- famousWidely known, much recognized
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
notable · distinguished · accomplished · recognized · established · successful · influential · respected · admired · acclaimed
heir
One who receives legacy
assume · accede · inaugurate · crowned · enthroned · elected · appointed · promoted · elevated · installed
- transformationschange, changes, transform, transforms, transformation
- verb formsam, are, is, was, were
- become oneCombine into unity
- become ofEventual fate of
- to becomeChange into
- becoming a woman
- becoming one
- become clear
become, becoming, unbecoming, unbecomingly, unbecomingness, become of