became
bi-ˈkām 
bē-
; become; becoming
1
a
: to come into existence
b
: to come to be
become sick
They both became teachers.
2
: to undergo change or development
The pain was becoming more intense.
: to be suitable to
seriousness becoming the occasion
Examples of become in a Sentence
Although I've known him for years, we didn't become close friends until recently.
She won the election, becoming the first woman to be President of the nation.
The book has become quite popular.
We became interested in the property last year.
The crackers had become stale.
It eventually became clear that he had lied.
This kind of behavior hardly becomes a person of your age and position.
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Tramell Tillman made history at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, becoming the first Black actor to win outstanding supporting actor in a drama series.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Farrell was a heavy favorite due to his complete physical transformation in The Penguin, becoming barely recognizable to play villainous Oswald.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
If your neighbor refuses to cooperate with your request, Rosenthal said the situation can become complicated and costly.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Farrell was a heavy favorite due to his complete physical transformation in The Penguin, becoming barely recognizable to play villainous Oswald.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
If your neighbor refuses to cooperate with your request, Rosenthal said the situation can become complicated and costly.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Become.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/become. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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