become

verb

be·come | \ bi-ˈkəm,

bē-\

became\ bi-ˈkām ,

bē- \; become; becoming

Definition of become

intransitive verb

1a : 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.

transitive verb

: to be suitable to seriousness becoming the occasion especially : to be becoming to her clothes become her

become of

: to happen to wondering whatever became of old friends

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Synonyms for become

Synonyms

come, get, go, grow, run, turn, wax

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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Both of these discoveries would become crucial to how blood transfers work today. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "What Different Blood Types Mean (And How To Find Out Yours)," 28 Dec. 2018 Lilac hair just might become your New Year’s resolution. — Tess Garcia, Teen Vogue, "Lady Gaga Rocks Lilac-Colored Hair," 22 Dec. 2018 While this sounds bleak, there's reason to celebrate: After Friday, the days will start to get longer and the nights will become shorter. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "Winter Solstice 2018: Who Celebrates the First Day of Winter?," 20 Dec. 2018 Pet relief stations will become more commonplace, both before and after airport security. — Katherine Lagrave, Condé Nast Traveler, "How Flying With Pets Will Change in 2019," 14 Dec. 2018 Mix together freshly squeezed lemon juice with a few teaspoons of baking soda until the powder becomes a paste — the lemon juice is an ultra-mild lightener and the baking soda is a natural exfoliant. — Seventeen.com Editors, Seventeen, "50 Life-Changing Prom Beauty Tips You Haven't Heard Before," 19 Dec. 2018 Both women contend they were ridiculed, humiliated, suffered emotionally and became suicidal after the recordings were distributed. — Lewis Kamb, The Seattle Times, "Second woman sues former Federal Way basketball star Jalen McDaniels over exploitative videos," 19 Dec. 2018 Others, including William Shakespeare, followed suite—and not long after, exchanging handmade cards and tokens became popular in England. — Alexandra Owens, Town & Country, "The Surprisingly Dark Story of Valentine's Day," 18 Dec. 2018 Woman Squinting Kalin Elisa, known as @solo_kalin on Twitter became a viral sensation after posting a fly photoshoot to her feed, which included a bts shot of her getting winded and in a crouching pose. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "22 Memes That Made 2018 Less Horrible," 17 Dec. 2018

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