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
see also become of
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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In 2018, he was arrested by Venezuelan intelligence services and held for years without trial, becoming himself a political prisoner.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Verge Motorcycles becomes the first production vehicle manufacturer to deploy solid-state batteries, with charging times under 10 minutes and a long-range variant offering up to 600 kilometers per charge.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
The fog will likely linger through the overnight and into the morning, and may become more widespread.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
After graduating from Penn State University in 1969, Sheetz became supervisor and director of operations for all four Sheetz stores.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Verge Motorcycles becomes the first production vehicle manufacturer to deploy solid-state batteries, with charging times under 10 minutes and a long-range variant offering up to 600 kilometers per charge.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
The fog will likely linger through the overnight and into the morning, and may become more widespread.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
After graduating from Penn State University in 1969, Sheetz became supervisor and director of operations for all four Sheetz stores.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Become.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/become. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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