verb
become
To suit someone's appearance or character.
The deep blue jacket becomes her and brightens her eyes.
Etymology
The older verb concerns coming to or reaching something. The suitability sense developed toward fitting or agreeing with a person, as clothing or conduct may do.
More examples
- Such cruelty does not become a leader.
- The simple hairstyle became her well.
- Modesty has always become him better than boasting.
Forms
become · becomes · became · becoming