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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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Topline Hurricane Erin has rapidly intensified to become a Category 5 storm on Saturday, one day after being upgraded from a tropical storm, as forecasters warned of flooding and possible landslides in the Caribbean through the weekend.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Along with the intricate passing sequences they have traditionally been known for, the Catalans embraced directness and verticality, becoming one of Europe’s best counter-attacking sides.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Looking ahead, Mannis expects homeschooling to keep growing and to become increasingly accessible, with parent networks and technology such as AI supporting personalized learning.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Become.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/become. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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