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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Over the next ten days or so, Sonny and I hung out and became friends.
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Cher, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
Israel is becoming increasingly prone to rejecting U.S. advice and seeks to reduce its reliance on U.S. military aid.
—Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, shopping has also become more seamless, thanks to Amazon and other e-commerce platforms.
—Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Still, if the Sharks’ template is any indication, the Penguins will likely be challenged to become contenders again — not just this season but for years to come.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Cher, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
Israel is becoming increasingly prone to rejecting U.S. advice and seeks to reduce its reliance on U.S. military aid.
—Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, shopping has also become more seamless, thanks to Amazon and other e-commerce platforms.
—Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Still, if the Sharks’ template is any indication, the Penguins will likely be challenged to become contenders again — not just this season but for years to come.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Become.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/become. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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